The Scientific Revolution

Drawing on the spirit of the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution embraced numerous discoveries and developments in science and technology. This book explores the Scientific Revolution through a narrative overview, reference entries, primary source documents, and original argumentative essays.

Building on the spirit of the Enlightenment, the Scientific Revolution was a pivotal movement in world history, marked by significant scientific discoveries and advances in technology. It set the stage for the European domination of the world and for the creation of modern society. This book explores the background and history of the Scientific Revolution.



The book begins with a timeline charting key events leading to and during the Scientific Revolution and a narrative providing a concise history of the Scientific Revolution. Alphabetically arranged reference entries then cover key topics including inventions, people, and other subjects. Accompanying these entries are cross-references and suggestions for further reading. A selection of primary source documents follows; each document is introduced by a headnote. A series of original argumentative essays provides informed perspectives on significant issues, and the volume closes with an annotated bibliography of selected print and electronic resources.


* Provides a timeline of the most important events in capsule form

* Offers a narrative overview to provide a concise history of the Scientific Revolution

* Arranges reference entries alphabetically to give fundamental information about people, inventions, discoveries, and other key topics

* Contains primary source documents that offer first-hand accounts of the Scientific Revolution

* Presents original argumentative essays that offer diverse perspectives on key questions related to the Scientific Revolution

* Directs readers to critical print and electronic resources via an annotated bibliography