Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures 2 Volume Set

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. The Entries Consist Of Fully Updated Articles Together With Hundreds Of Entirely New Topics Adorned With Full Color Pictures. 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. This Amazing Resource Even Contains Entries On Fascinating Esoteric Topics Such As Native American Mathematics, Polynesian Navigation, And African Metallurgy. There Are Also Biographical Articles For Those Cultures Where Individual Scientists Are Known To Us, Such As China And The Islamic World. - Publisher. V. 1. A-k -- V. 2. L-z. Helaine Selin (ed.). With 1374 Figures And 107 Tables Includes Bibliographical References. 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. Contains entries dealing with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. Includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method