Science: Its History and Development

By Colin A. Ronan

Book Overview

Most texts that examine the development of scientific thought either focus exclusively on western culture or footnote achievements by non-western societies at the end of individual chapters. Not so... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871967456
• ISBN13: 9780871967459
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 543 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A multi-cultural view of science

Most texts that examine the development of scientific thought either focus exclusively on western culture or footnote achievements by non-western societies at the end of individual chapters. Not so with this work by Colin A Ronan. Ronan integregrates the science of Arabic, Chinese, Western and Indian (to name a few) cultures into a smooth account. Readers are able to logically follow the development of scientific ideas throughout the ages. More importantly, Ronan has cross-referenced important sections within the text so that the reader can quickly find relevant information.If you are a historian or science, or someone who just has a passion for history, this work is a useful reference guide that also makes for interesting reading. A must have for a reference library.