Science Its History and Development

by Colin A. Ronan

Book Overview

Most texts that examine the development of scientific thought either focus exclusively on western culture or footnote achievements by non-western societies at the end of individual chapters. Not so... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871967456
• ISBN13: 9780871967459
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 543 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A multi-cultural view of science

Most texts that examine the development of scientific thought either focus exclusively on western culture or footnote achievements by non-western societies at the end of individual chapters. Not so with this work by Colin A Ronan. Ronan integregrates the science of Arabic, Chinese, Western and Indian (to name a few) cultures into a smooth account. Readers are able to logically follow the development of scientific ideas throughout the ages. More importantly, Ronan has cross-referenced important sections within the text so that the reader can quickly find relevant information.If you are a historian or science, or someone who just has a passion for history, this work is a useful reference guide that also makes for interesting reading. A must have for a reference library.