Greek Science

Greek Science surveys the range and scope of ancient work on topics now called science.

List of contents

Note on names and citations; Acknowledgements; Note to the scientifically faint-hearted reader; 1. The nature of Greek science; 2. Physics; 3. Mathematics; 4. Astronomy; 5. Geography; 6. Biology and medicine; Epilogue; Bibliography; About the author; Index of names, subjects and passages.

Summary

This survey of ancient Greek science sets the ancients scientific ideas and practices in their social and historical context. It clarifies the nature of science in Greek society, surveys the major fields and offers quotes from the primary sources as case studies or worked examples in each field.

Product details

• Authors: Tracey Elizabeth Rihill, T E Rihll, T. E. Rihll
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.03.2012
• EAN: 9780199223954
• ISBN: 978-0-19-922395-4
• No. of pages: 178
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 268 g
• Series: New Surveys in the Classics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous