The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
Download or Read eBook The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction PDF written by Lawrence Principe and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Lawrence Principe |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2011-04-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199567416 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199567417 |
Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by : Lawrence Principe
Book excerpt: Lawrence M. Principe takes a fresh approach to the story of the scientific revolution, emphasising the historical context of the society and its world view at the time. From astronomy to alchemy and medicine to geology, he tells this fascinating story from the perspective of the historical characters involved.