Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
1st Edition
Published on 30. March 2004
344 pages
978-0-313-05852-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Middle Ages and the Renaissance were a period of scientific and literary reawakening. Scientific development and a renewed interest in classical science led to new discoveries, inventions, and technologies. Between 500 and 1600 A.D., scientific explorers rediscovered ancient Greek and Eastern knowledge, which led to an eruption of fresh ideas. This reference work describes more than 75 experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the period, as well as the scientists, physicians, and scholars responsible for them. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marco Polo, and Galileo are included, along with entries on reconstructive surgery, Stonehenge, eyeglasses, the microscope, and the discovery of smallpox.
Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history.
Part of a unique series that ranges from ancient times to the 20th century, this exploration of scientific advancements during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance will be useful to high school and college students, teachers, and general readers seeking information about significant advances in scientific history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
File size
3,21 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-313-05852-3 (9780313058523)
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Robert E. Krebs
Groundbreaking Scientific Experiments, Inventions, and Discoveries of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
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03/2004
Greenwood Press
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ROBERT E. KREBS is retired Associate Dean for Research at the University of Illinois Health Sciences. He is also a former science teacher, science specialist for the U.S. Government, and university research administrator.
Content
Series Foreword
Introduction
A Short Background and History
Astronomy
Geography and Exploration
Biological Sciences: Botany and Zoology
Medicine, Disease, and Health
Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry
Inventions and Innovations
Weapons and War
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index of Names and Subjects
Introduction
A Short Background and History
Astronomy
Geography and Exploration
Biological Sciences: Botany and Zoology
Medicine, Disease, and Health
Mathematics
Physics and Chemistry
Inventions and Innovations
Weapons and War
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index of Names and Subjects
