An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800
Published on 22. September 2005
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-19-517724-4 (ISBN)
Description
An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800, tells the colorful story of a pivotal period in human history, an era that is crucial to understanding our own times. The expansion of trade and city life, the spread and reform of religious institutions, the rise of regional empires and local feudal regimes, and revolutionary advances in science and technology laid the foundation for the modern world. Told through the words and experiences of the people who
lived it- kings, queens, and commoners, priests and lay people, explorers, scientists, artists, and world travelers- this is a world history for a new generation.
lived it- kings, queens, and commoners, priests and lay people, explorers, scientists, artists, and world travelers- this is a world history for a new generation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
698 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-517724-4 (9780195177244)
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Toby E. Huff was trained as a sociologist but has been increasingly drawn to questions in the history, philosophy and sociology of science. He taught sociology for thirty-four years at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth before becoming Chancellor Professor Emeritus in 2005. Since then he has been a Research Associate in the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University.