Product Description

The second edition of this landmark encyclopaedia will contain 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
• Philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as Rationality, Objectivity, and Method, Religion and Science, East and West, and Magic and Science
• Articles on topics such as Native American Mathematics, Polynesian Navigation, Korean Maps, and African Metallurgy
• Biographical articles for those cultures where individual scientists are known to us, such as China and the Islamic world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #950168 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 2416 pages

Review

From the reviews of the second edition:

"It is a unique publication, a perfect work of human knowledge would certainly expand the horizon of scholars of different fields and the common reader with quest of knowledge. … No doubt, this book will prove to be an asset to the students, research scholars, teachers, of any scientific or other fields, hunting for knowledge." (N. C. Shah, Herbal Tech Industry, November, 2008)

"The second edition of this outstanding title ... has been updated and expanded with approximately 1,000 entries, 1,374 high-quality (black-and-white and color) figures, and 107 tables. ... Certain subjects, or sections, are divided into numerous articles with references. ... Summing Up: Essential. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers." (S. Markgren, Choice, Vol. 46 (3), November, 2008)

"This two-volume work covers a wealth of information on the development of the sciences and medical arts in non-Occidental cultures. … entries are printed in a clear, sharp and readable type. … doubtless will be seen as a worthwhile purchase for many major research institutions. … anyone with an interest in this field will benefit from an extensive perusal of the entries within the work." (Gareth J. Johnson, Reference Reviews, Vol. 23, 2009)