The scientific revolution and the origins of modern science / John Henry.
The scientific revolution and the origins of modern science / John Henry.
The scientific revolution and the origins of modern science / John Henry.
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Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1997.
Date
1997.
Call Numbers
T0391530
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 137 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. The Scientific Revolution and the Historiography of Science -- 2. The Scientific Method -- 3. Magic and the Origins of Modern Science -- 4. The Mechanical Philosophy -- 5. Religion and Science -- 6. Science and the Wider Culture -- 7. Conclusion.
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Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1997.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
This study provides a brief survey and accessible guide to the most important aspects of the Scientific Revolution. As well as considering the development of the mathematical and experimental approaches to an understanding of the natural world, it looks at the crucial role of magical traditions in the origins of modern science and the importance of...
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The scientific revolution and the origins of modern science / John Henry.
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Studies in European history.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-118) and index.
Transferred from N509/161.
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T0391530
Record Identifier
74VvPBrp8PKZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvPBrp8PKZ
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ISBN
0333560477 (MacMillan)
9780333560471
0333560477
9780312165406 (pbk.)
0312165404 (pbk.)
9780333560471 Macmillan
0333560477 Macmillan
9780333560471 :
0333560477 :
9780333560471 (Macmillan)
0333560477 (Macmillan)
9780333560471 (MacMillan)
DDC
509
MMS ID
991005722389702626
