Ptolemy was the most important physical scientist of the Roman Empire, and for a millennium and a half his writings on astronomy, astrology, and geography were models for imitation, resources for new work, and targets of criticism. Ptolemy in Perspective traces reactions to Ptolemy from his own times to ours. The nine studies show the complex processes by which an ancient scientist and his work gained and subsequently lost an overreaching reputation and authority.
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Ptolemy was the most important physical scientist of the Roman Empire, and for a millennium and a half his writings on astronomy, astrology, and geography were models for imitation, resources for new work, and targets of criticism. Ptolemy in Perspective traces reactions to Ptolemy from his own times to ours. The nine studies show the complex processes by which an ancient scientist and his work gained and subsequently lost an overreaching reputation and authority.
Imprint | Springer |
Country of origin | Netherlands |
Series | Archimedes, 23 |
Release date | March 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Editors | Alexander Jones |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 229 |
Edition | 2010 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-9400730861 |
Barcode | 9789400730861 |
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LSN | 9400730861 |