Science in the Ancient World - Lawson, Russell M.
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A comprehensive A-Z resource chronicling over 4,000 years of scientific thought in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, this book offers a complete overview of the physical, chemical, life, medical, and social sciences of the classical world. While many know of steam power and the idea that the planets orbit the Sun, few realize the ancient Greeks understood these concepts over 2,000 years ago. Now, Science in the Ancient World fills this gap by covering all the major scientific developments during 4,000 years of ancient history. With over 150 entries, this work explores the origins of…mehr

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A comprehensive A-Z resource chronicling over 4,000 years of scientific thought in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, this book offers a complete overview of the physical, chemical, life, medical, and social sciences of the classical world. While many know of steam power and the idea that the planets orbit the Sun, few realize the ancient Greeks understood these concepts over 2,000 years ago. Now, Science in the Ancient World fills this gap by covering all the major scientific developments during 4,000 years of ancient history. With over 150 entries, this work explores the origins of science, from astronomy and mathematics to medicine and chemistry. Giants like Aristotle and Plato are examined, together with more obscure figures like Nearchus, explorer of the Indian Ocean, and Hero, discoverer of steam power. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of ancient science, from the achievements of the Mesopotamians to the science of the Romans. The philosophies behind ancient science are explored, from the Epicurean pursuit of happiness to the asceticism of the Stoics. This comprehensive survey brings to the modern reader a long lost age of scientific discovery.
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Russell M. Lawson was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His first intellectual interest was in ancient Greek mythology, which led to a lifelong fascination with the history of the ancient Mediterranean. He matriculated at Oklahoma State University 1975--1979, majoring in history. From 1980--1982, he studied at OSU for a Master's degree in Ancient Mediterranean history. He earned a PhD in American history from the University of New Hampshire in 1987. He has taught at schools in New England, Oklahoma, and Ontario. Dr. Lawson teaches and writes on the history of ideas. He has written eighteen books: nonfiction, fiction, reference. He is married, has three sons, and four rescue pups.