The book offers an analysis of Joachim Jungius' Texturæ Contemplatio - a hitherto-unpublished manuscript written in German and Latin that deals with weaving, knitting and other textile practices, attempting to present as well various fabrics and textile techniques in a scientifical and even mathematical framework. The book aims to provide the epistemological, technical and historic framework for Jungius' manuscript, inspecting fabrics, weaving techniques as well as looms and other textile machines in Holy Roman Empire during the Early Modern Period. It also offers a unique investigation of the notion and metaphor of 'texture' during this period, and explores, within the wider context of the 'meeting' or 'trading zones' thesis, the relations between artisans and natural philosophers during the 17th century. The book is of interest to historians of philosophy and mathematics, as well as historians of technology.
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"I enjoyed myself very much with this splendid study, which focuses on a highly complex yet fascinating subject. It is very well organized, profound, and informed by the latest scholarship. Additionally, it is structured in a subtle and engaging manner, guiding the reader through the discovery of one of Jungius's intriguing 'collection of facts.' I strongly recommend this book to any student interested in exploring recent literature on the 17th-century history of mathematics, techniques, and scholarship ... ." (Alain Bernard, Historia Mathematica, March 7, 2025)
