A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 16th & 17th Centuries. [ 2 vols, complete set ]

Wolf, A. & McKie, D.

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1962 reprint of 1952 second edition, 1962

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2 vols, cloth, 8vo, xvi, 349 + xv, 350-686 numerous plates and ills. From the blurb : "This is the first attempt to give a full portrait of the mind of the 16th and 17th centuries. The 17th century is known, and rightly known, as 'the century of genius'. In it the foundations of modern science and philosophy were laid. The present volume does full justice to that great age, and also furnishes all necessary information concerning what came immediately before and after it. Detailed accounts are given of all that is important in the first two centuries of modern science and philosophy. Mathematics, Mechanics, Astronomy, Physics, Meteorology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, and the progress of Technology are all adequately dealt with, and there are about 300 illustrations to elucidate the text. The author was well-known as a master of the art of lucid exposition, so that the general reader should have no serious difficulty in following profitably the story of the birth and rapid growth of the modern mind. The volume, moreover, is also sufficiently full and well documented to provide the student and the expert with a long-felt need. And enough biographical material is provided to give a human and historical touch to the extensive canvas." Very Good in slightly used dustwrappers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Science, Technology, and Philosophy in the 16th & 17th Centuries. [ 2 vols, complete set ]
• Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1962 reprint of 1952 second edition
• Publication Date: 1962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • History of Science