| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 279 pages) |
| Series |
Boston studies in the philosophy of science ; v. 275 |
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Boston studies in the philosophy of science ; v. 275.
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| Contents |
On technologies -- On maps, astronomical instruments, clocks and calendars -- On localizing, appropriating and translating new knowledge -- On medicine and medical practices |
| Summary |
This book explores the various historical and cultural aspects of scientific, medical and technical exchanges that occurred between central Europe and Asia. A number of papers investigate the printing, gunpowder, guncasting, shipbuilding, metallurgical and drilling technologies while others deal with mapping techniques, the adoption of written calculation and mechanical clocks as well as the use of medical techniques such as pulse taking and electrotherapy. While human mobility played a significant role in the exchange of knowledge, translating European books into local languages helped the in |
| Analysis |
geschiedenis |
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history |
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geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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wetenschap |
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science |
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wetenschapsfilosofie |
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philosophy of science |
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computerwetenschappen |
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computer sciences |
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Sciences (General) |
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Empirische wetenschappen (algemeen) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Science -- History.
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Diffusion of innovations.
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Sciences sociales.
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Droit.
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Sciences humaines.
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Diffusion of innovations
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Science
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Günergun, Feza.
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Raina, Dhruv.
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| ISBN |
9789048199686 |
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9048199689 |
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