Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture

Tuplin, CJ

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Author
Tuplin, CJ
Publish Date
01/01/2002
Book Type
Hardcover
Publisher Name
OXFORD
Number of Pages
400
Edition
1
ISBN-10
0198152485
ISBN-13
9780198152484
SKU
9780198152484

Description

Ancient Greece was the birthplace of science, which developed in the Hellenized culture of ancient Rome. This book, written by seventeen international experts, examines the role and achievement of science and mathematics in Greek antiquity through discussion of the linguistic, literary, political, religious, sociological, and technological factors which influenced scientific thought and practice.