Greek Science
| Author | : T. E. Rihll |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 1999-11-11 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199223955 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199223954 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Download or read book Greek Science written by T. E. Rihll and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-11-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
