Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture

Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture
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Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 0198152485
ISBN-13 : 9780198152484
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Book Synopsis Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture by : Christopher Tuplin

Download or read book Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture written by Christopher Tuplin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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