Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era: A Sourcebook
Editorial Reviews
Review
In terms of both the selection and arrangement of material, the book presents an excellent overview of later Greek science in its various aspects. The editors are especially to be praised for devoting individual chapters to astrology and alchemy. A great strength of the volume is the inclusion of a large amount of material from fragmentary or relatively obscure sources, much of which is newly translated into English.
-Mark J. Schiefsky, Harvard University, New England Classical Journal, 2004
Irby-Massie and Keyser have produced a very useful and welcome resource for teaching and studing Hellenistic science....The volume is greatly enhanced by indices, a timeline, and maps....There are many enjoyable and engaging passages included in the volume, which strengthens its appeal as a teaching resource.
-Classical World
Book Description
We all want to understand the world around us, and the standard for scientific enquiry of the world was set my the ancient Greeks. Their thought and writings laid the essential foundations for the revivals of science in medieval Baghdad and renaissance Europe. Now this book makes the work of over 100 of these fathers of modern science available to all.
The book begins by describing the environment in Ancient Greece that led to both the development and decline of Greek science, followed by eleven chapters that cover the main disciplines. Each chapter includes a brief biography of each ancient author.
Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era: A Sourcebook
Greek Science of the Hellenistic Era: A Sourcebook,G. Irby-Massie,Routledge,0415238471,Ancient - Greece,Ancient Greece - History,General,History,History Of Science,Science,Science/Mathematics,Ancient Greece,BCE to c 500 CE,Science / History
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