The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World
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The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World by Paul Keyser
This handbook synthesizes what is known and debated about science in the classical world of ancient Greece and Rome, also touching briefly on Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China. Each of its many essays provides a synthesis and synopsis of the concepts and models of one of the ancient natural sciences.
The book is a collection of well researched essays, each with comprehensive reference lists for further readingThe index is helpful.The editors have done a remarkable job in collecting so much information about our worldwide ancient scientific and medical heritage in this unique opus. * Arpan K. Banerjee, Solihull, UK, Hektoen International *
... this is a fascinating and absorbing volume that will expose them to aspects of the ancient world still too little considered by many in the field. * Serena Connolly, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
This book is a fantastic resource and a major achievement. * Serena Connolly, Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
This book is a fantastic resource and a major achievement.... The title suggest a broad scope—science and medicine in the classical world—but we get considerably more. A fascinating and absorbing volume. * Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
Among other studies of ancient science, the Handbook stands out above all for the wide diversity of topics it covers...On the whole, The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World is probably the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to ancient science and medicine available today, and there is every reason to believe that it will remain an irreplaceable reference for everyone interested in the subject for decades to come. * Dmitry A. Shcheglov, The Russian Academy of Sciences, ISIS *
The editors have done an excellent job producing as cohesive a volume as this which can be read in its entirety or dipped into as required. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
[a] most instructive compilation. What is especially impressive is the way in which the individual essays taken together carefully build up a coherent picture of change over so many areas of human endeavour over a thousand years, while at the same time closely engaging with the specifics of each era. Congratulations are in order. * Peter Jones, Classics for All *
The book is a collection of well researched essays, each with comprehensive reference lists for further reading. The index is helpful. The editors have done a remarkable job in collecting so much information about our worldwide ancient scientific and medical heritage in this unique opus. * Arpan Banerjee, Hektoen International Journal *
This book is a masterpiece in its own right. Few books cover these topics in such a holistic manner, capturing the totality and variety of science throughout history. The science of the ancient world is both well-known and unknown. This book compensates for that gap in information by providing a substantial amount of data from qualified experts. As with any book with this many handprints on it, the quality of each section may differ, but the result as a whole is an indispensable resource that should be included in all libraries. * Alain Touwaide, PhD (Ronin Institute) *
... this is a fascinating and absorbing volume that will expose them to aspects of the ancient world still too little considered by many in the field. * Serena Connolly, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
This book is a fantastic resource and a major achievement. * Serena Connolly, Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
This book is a fantastic resource and a major achievement.... The title suggest a broad scope—science and medicine in the classical world—but we get considerably more. A fascinating and absorbing volume. * Aestimatio: Sources and Studies in the History of Science *
Among other studies of ancient science, the Handbook stands out above all for the wide diversity of topics it covers...On the whole, The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World is probably the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to ancient science and medicine available today, and there is every reason to believe that it will remain an irreplaceable reference for everyone interested in the subject for decades to come. * Dmitry A. Shcheglov, The Russian Academy of Sciences, ISIS *
The editors have done an excellent job producing as cohesive a volume as this which can be read in its entirety or dipped into as required. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
[a] most instructive compilation. What is especially impressive is the way in which the individual essays taken together carefully build up a coherent picture of change over so many areas of human endeavour over a thousand years, while at the same time closely engaging with the specifics of each era. Congratulations are in order. * Peter Jones, Classics for All *
The book is a collection of well researched essays, each with comprehensive reference lists for further reading. The index is helpful. The editors have done a remarkable job in collecting so much information about our worldwide ancient scientific and medical heritage in this unique opus. * Arpan Banerjee, Hektoen International Journal *
This book is a masterpiece in its own right. Few books cover these topics in such a holistic manner, capturing the totality and variety of science throughout history. The science of the ancient world is both well-known and unknown. This book compensates for that gap in information by providing a substantial amount of data from qualified experts. As with any book with this many handprints on it, the quality of each section may differ, but the result as a whole is an indispensable resource that should be included in all libraries. * Alain Touwaide, PhD (Ronin Institute) *
Paul T. Keyser studied physics and classics at St. Andrew's School, Duke, and Boulder. After teaching Classics at Edmonton and Cornell, he returned to his first love, programming. Keyser currently works as a Site-Reliability Engineer for Google in Pittsburgh. He has published work on gravitational physics, stylometry, and ancient science and technology.
John E. Scarborough, MD is certified by the American Board of Surgery in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the Duke University School of Medicine, where he also served as a Surgical Critical Care and Abdominal Transplant Fellow. Scarborough is currently an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199734146 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199734143 |
| Title | The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World |
| Author | Paul Keyser |
| Series | Oxford Handbooks |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2018-08-16 |
| Number of pages | 1064 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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