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Scientists and the Sea, 1650-1900: A Study of Marine Science

Door Margaret Deacon

Categorie	Algemeen wetenschap
Boeknummer	#386145-UF18
Titel	Scientists and the Sea, 1650-1900: A Study of Marine Science
Auteur	Deacon, Margaret
Boektype	Paperback hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	London/New York : Academic Press
Jaar van uitgave	1971
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, some illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Scientists and the Sea is a history of how the scientific study of the sea has developed over a period of nearly 2500 years. Beginning with the speculations of Greek philosophers it carries the story forward, showing how curiosity about the ocean appeared in many different forms and locations before, in the late 19th century, the first deep-sea researches heralded the foundation of the science known today as oceanography. Originally published in 1971, this book has never been superseded as the most comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment of the emergence of marine science within the western scientific tradition. After three introductory chapters dealing with knowledge up to the Renaissance, the main part of the work shows how pioneers of scientific observation at sea during the 17th and 1... (Lees verder)8th centuries made notable discoveries, but that it was not until the middle of the 19th century when, aided by the advance of technology, scientists were able to undertake the first explorations of the ocean depths. This second edition contains a new introduction and bibliography.
Pagina's	445
Conditie	Goed — Dust jacket price clipped.
Prijs	€ 20,00

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