Greek Science

by T. E. Rihll

Overview

Greek Science, first published in 1999, is written for scientists, classicists, historians of science, and anyone with an interest in the beginnings of science. It surveys the range and scope of ancient work on topics now called science, at a lively pace and with colourful examples. It encompasses ancient empirical studies as well as theoretical works, the life sciences and the exact sciences, and is written by one of the foremost authorities on ancient science and technology. No knowledge of Greek, Latin, or ancient history is assumed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199223954
Publisher:	Publications Office
Publication date:	11/11/1999
Series:	New Surveys in the Classics , #29
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.43(d)

Table 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.