Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the 17th century / / Michael Windelspecht

• Autore: Windelspecht Michael <1963->
• Pubblicazione: Westport, Conn. : , : Greenwood Press, , 2002; London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (292 p.)
• Disciplina: 509/.032
• Soggetto topico: Science - History - 17th century; Technology - History - 17th century
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-260) and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES OF THE 17TH CENTURY -- CONTENTS -- LIST OF ENTRIES -- SERIES FOREWORD -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT EVENTS -- EXPERIMENTS, INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES -- A -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- B -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- C -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- E -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- F -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- G -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- H -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- J -- Selected Bibliography -- K -- Selected Bibliography -- L -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- M -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- N -- Selected Bibliography -- O -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- P -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- S -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- Selected Bibliography -- T -- Refracting Telescopes -- Long Telescopes -- Reflecting Telescopes -- Selected Bibliography. ; Selected Bibliography -- V -- Selected Bibliography -- APPENDIX: ENTRIES BY SCIENTIFIC FIELD -- GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS -- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Internet Sources -- SUBJECT INDEX -- NAME INDEX -- About the Author.
• Sommario/riassunto: The 17th century was a time of transition for the study of science and mathematics. The technological achievements of this time directly impacted both society and the future of science. This reference resource explores the major scientific and mathematical milestones of this era, and examines them from both their scientific and sociological perspectives. Over fifty entries, arranged alphabetically, illustrate how this was a time marking the first wide-spread application of experimentation and mathematics to the study of science--an exciting time brought to life through this unique exploration. Students will find not only the familiar names like Galileo and Newton who are well-recognized for their contributions in science, but they will also encounter the names of lesser-known scientists and inventors who challenged long-held doctrines and beliefs. The contributions of the scientists, mathemeticians, and inventors of the 17th century would have a significant impact on the course of science into modern times. This impact is explored in detail to provide an understanding of how scientific study affects everyday life and how it evolves to provide a better understanding of our world.
• Titolo autorizzato: Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries of the 17th century
• ISBN: 9798400659652; 9786610868926; 9781280868924; 1280868929; 9780313006937; 0313006938
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910962132103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Groundbreaking scientific experiments, inventions, and discoveries through the ages.