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Download Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures Online Book PDF

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ByHelaine Selin

Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures

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“A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us.” -Franz Kafka

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Here, at last, is the massively updated and augmented second edition of this landmark encyclopedia. It contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method. You’ll also find material on religion and science, East and West, and magic and science.