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Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western
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Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures Hardcover - 2008

by H. Selin (Editor); Helaine Selin (Editor)


From the publisher

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."

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ABACUS The abacus has taken several physical forms: a board covered with dust or wax, or simply a patch of sand on the ground which could be marked out: a tabulation or table marked out m columns within which counters (usually discs but in China bamboo rods) could be placed and moved about; a series of grooves in which counters could slide; and a frame with rods or strings on which beads could be strung so as to slide along.

Details

  • Title Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures
  • Author H. Selin (Editor); Helaine Selin (Editor)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 2nd
  • Pages 2415
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Springer
  • Date 2008-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781402049606 / 1402049609
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007931240
  • Dewey Decimal Code 509