A History of Science, Technology and Philosophy in the 16th & 17th Centuries, Volume II

Wolf, A. (Abraham)

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1959

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Volume II only of Abraham Wolf?s extensive survey of scientific, technological, and philosophical development during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This volume examines the discoveries, theories, instruments, and intellectual movements that helped establish modern scientific thought, with discussion spanning astronomy, geography, physics, mechanics, natural history, medicine, philosophy, and technology. The work was originally published in 1935, with the revised second edition appearing in 1950.

First Harper Torchbook edition, published in 1959 as part of the Science Library series, numbered TB 509. Attractive illustrated wrappers designed by Guy Fleming, with the original $1.95 price printed on the front cover. Volume II only; Volume I is not included.

Condition: Good. Illustrated wrappers show moderate overall age and handling wear, including rubbing and small areas of surface loss along the spine and joints, edge and corner wear, light creasing, scattered spotting and soiling, and general toning. Spine ends are rubbed, with shallow chipping. Text-block edges are age-toned. Binding appears sound. Interior pages shown are clean with expected light toning; no ownership markings are visible in the photographed pages. Please review all photographs for the most accurate representation of condition.

A useful scholarly reference for readers and collectors interested in the history of science, the Scientific Revolution, early modern technology, and the relationship between scientific discovery and philosophical thought. Although not a scarce edition, the distinctive mid-century Guy Fleming cover gives this Harper Torchbook issue some additional visual and collecting appeal.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Science, Technology and Philosophy in the 16th & 17th Centuries, Volume II
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York
• Publication Date: 1959
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science and Technology
  • History of Science
  • Philosophy