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Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical Introduction

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Description:Here's an introductory exposition of the development of the physical & astronomical notions of the cosmos. It covers the period from Greek antiquity to the Copernican revolution & the Renaissance, half of it being devoted to medieval science within both the Aristotelian & the Archimedean traditions. The book is intended for a general audience interested in intellectual & scientific developments, but should also be useful as a guide to further studies. Thus it has an extensive bibliography classifying much of the secondary literature on the subject, & also a 60 page dictionary of all the scientists & philosophers mentioned in the text. This contains references to printed editions of the sources & to a selection of books & periodicals.Preface to the 1st English EditionPreface to the 2nd EditionScience Before the GreeksThe New Concept of NaturePlato and Greek MathematicsAristotle and the Knowledge of NaturePractical Astronomy Early Greek CosmologyMathematical AstronomyThe Foundation of StaticsDynamics in Antiquity The Conception of Light and SoundThe Structure of Material SubstancesProperties of Matter and Chemical ChangeThe Transmission of Greek Science Experimental Physics in the Middle AgesThe Development of Statics The Establishment of KinematicsForce and Motion in the Middle AgesMediaeval Astronomy The Change Called RenaissanceThe Reform of AstronomyBibliographyBiographical AppendixIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical Introduction. To get started finding Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Here's an introductory exposition of the development of the physical & astronomical notions of the cosmos. It covers the period from Greek antiquity to the Copernican revolution & the Renaissance, half of it being devoted to medieval science within both the Aristotelian & the Archimedean traditions. The book is intended for a general audience interested in intellectual & scientific developments, but should also be useful as a guide to further studies. Thus it has an extensive bibliography classifying much of the secondary literature on the subject, & also a 60 page dictionary of all the scientists & philosophers mentioned in the text. This contains references to printed editions of the sources & to a selection of books & periodicals.Preface to the 1st English EditionPreface to the 2nd EditionScience Before the GreeksThe New Concept of NaturePlato and Greek MathematicsAristotle and the Knowledge of NaturePractical Astronomy Early Greek CosmologyMathematical AstronomyThe Foundation of StaticsDynamics in Antiquity The Conception of Light and SoundThe Structure of Material SubstancesProperties of Matter and Chemical ChangeThe Transmission of Greek Science Experimental Physics in the Middle AgesThe Development of Statics The Establishment of KinematicsForce and Motion in the Middle AgesMediaeval Astronomy The Change Called RenaissanceThe Reform of AstronomyBibliographyBiographical AppendixIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical Introduction. To get started finding Early Physics and Astronomy: A Historical Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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