Author: Abraham WolfPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
A History of Science, Technology and Philosophy in the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries
Author: Abraham WolfA History of Science, Technology and Philosophy in the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries
Author: Abraham WolfA History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 18th Century
Author: Abraham WolfA History of Science Technology and Philosophy in the 18th Century
Author: Abraham WolfPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429596251
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Published in 1938: The new volume presents a full and profusely illustrated account of progress made during the eighteenth century in Mathematics, Mechanics, Astronomy, Physics, Meteorology, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Demography, Economics, Philosophy, and Technology.
Electricity in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Author: J. L. HeilbronPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520334604
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.
A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 16th. - 18th. Centuries
Author: Abraham WolfA History of Science, Technology & Philosophy in the 18th Century
Author: Abraham WolfPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Eighteenth century
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The Correspondence of James Jurin (1684-1750)
Author: Andrea A. RusnockPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004418482
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
James Jurin (1684-1750) occupied a central place in the medical and scientific circles of Augustan and Georgian England. His dispassionate yet forceful advocacy of smallpox inoculation using an innovative statistical approach brought him widespread recognition both in Britain and abroad. He was Secretary to the Royal Society for seven years and participated vigorously in the most important scientific debates of the period. Jurin's correspondence, recently made available to the public, provides rich material for the study of eighteenth-century natural philosophy and medicine, especially of the smallpox inoculation debates. This volume reproduces a broad and valuable selection of letters, as well as a list of Jurin's publications and a calendar of the complete correspondence. The introductory biographical essay describes how Jurin combined a career as a successful London physician with that of a natural philosopher.
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -Volume I
Author: Pablo LorenzanoPublisher: EOLSS Publications
ISBN: 1848263236
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology is a component of Encyclopedia of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on History and Philosophy of Science and Technology in four volumes covers several topics such as: Introduction to the Philosophy of Science; The Nature and Structure of Scientific Theories Natural Science; A Short History of Molecular Biology; The Structure of the Darwinian Argument In The Origin of Species; History of Measurement Theory; Episodes of XX Century Cosmology: A Historical Approach; Philosophy of Economics; Social Sciences: Historical And Philosophical Overview of Methods And Goals; Introduction to Ethics of Science and Technology; The Ethics of Science and Technology; The Control of Nature and the Origins of The Dichotomy Between Fact And Value; Science and Empires: The Geo-Epistemic Location of Knowledge; Science and Religion; Scientific Knowledge and Religious Knowledge - Significant Epistemological Reference Points; Thing Called Philosophy of Technology; Transitions from Function-Oriented To Effect-Oriented Technologies. Some Thought on the Nature of Modern Technology; Technical Agency and Sources of Technological Pessimism These four volumes are aimed at a broad spectrum of audiences: University and College Students, Educators and Research Personnel.
Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the 17th Century
Author: Michael WindelspechtPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313006938
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and mathematical milestones of this era, and examines them from both their scientific and sociological perspectives. Over fifty entries, arranged alphabetically, illustrate how this was a time marking the first wide-spread application of experimentation and mathematics to the study of science--an exciting time brought to life through this unique exploration. Students will find not only the familiar names like Galileo and Newton who are well-recognized for their contributions in science, but they will also encounter the names of lesser-known scientists and inventors who challenged long-held doctrines and beliefs. The contributions of the scientists, mathemeticians, and inventors of the 17th century would have a significant impact on the course of science into modern times. This impact is explored in detail to provide an understanding of how scientific study affects everyday life and how it evolves to provide a better understanding of our world.