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Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures
Helaine Selin (Ed.)
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Description for Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures
Hardcover. Fully revised and expanded in a third edition boasting hundreds of new entries, this Springer encyclopedia offers exceptional scientific and geographical scope, with detailed articles on non-Western achievements in science, technology, and healthcare. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Num Pages: 4259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; MBX; PDX; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
This updated and augmented third edition of this landmark encyclopedia contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics adorned with full color pictures. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method. You’ll also find material on religion and ... Read more
This updated and augmented third edition of this landmark encyclopedia contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics adorned with full color pictures. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method. You’ll also find material on religion and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
4706
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400777460
SKU
V9789400777460
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About Helaine Selin (Ed.)
Helaine Selin is an American librarian, author and the editor of several bestselling books. She is perhaps most famous for being the editor of Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures (1997). She has also edited the book series Science Across Cultures. She received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Binghamton and MLS from SUNY Albany. ... Read more
Reviews for Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures
“The Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures is an excellent reference resource. … The entries provide a wealth of information on people, places, events, innovations, technology, health and well-being of populations, philosophical concepts, etc. … a high-quality item, with exceptional content not easily found elsewhere and combined into one engaging and helpful package. Researchers, ... Read more