The Cambridge History of Science: Volume 1, Ancient Science, Hardback Book

The Cambridge History of Science: Volume 1, Ancient Science Hardback

Edited by Alexander (New York University) Jones, Liba (University of Cambridge) Taub

Part of the The Cambridge History of Science series

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This volume in the highly respected Cambridge History of Science series is devoted to the history of science, medicine and mathematics of the Old World in antiquity. Organized by topic and culture, its essays by distinguished scholars offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of ancient science currently available.

Together, they reveal the diversity of goals, contexts, and accomplishments in the study of nature in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and India.

Intended to provide a balanced and inclusive treatment of the ancient world, contributors consider scientific, medical and mathematical learning in the cultures associated with the ancient world.

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