Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries - of the Middle Ages and the Renaissnc

Informationen zum Autor Robert E. Krebs Klappentext The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were a period of scientific and literary reawakening. Scientific development and a renewed interest in classical science led to new discoveries, inventions, and technologies. Between 500 and 1600 A.D., scientific explorers rediscovered ancient Greek and Eastern knowledge, which led to an eruption of fresh ideas. This reference work describes more than 75 experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox. Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history. Zusammenfassung This reference work describes more than 75 experiments! inventions! and discoveries of the period! as well as the scientists! Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Introduction A Short Background and History Astronomy Geography and Exploration Biological Sciences: Botany and Zoology Medicine, Disease, and Health Mathematics Physics and Chemistry Inventions and Innovations Weapons and War Glossary Selected Bibliography Index of Names and Subjects

Product details

• Authors: Robert E. Krebs, Krebs Robert E.
• Assisted by: Robert E. Krebs (Editor)
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.03.2004
• EAN: 9780313324338
• ISBN: 978-0-313-32433-8
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions and Discoveries through the Ages; Groundbreaking Scientific Expe; Groundbreaking Scientific Expe; Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions and Discoveries through the Ages
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / History, Science, History of Science, c 1000 CE to c 1500, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600