by Marie Boas Hall (Author)
A noted historian of science examines the Coperican revolution, the anatomical work of Vesalius, the work of Paracelsus, Harvey's discovery of the circulatory system, the effects of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, more.
Author Biography
Historian Marie Boas Hall (1919-2009) was a pioneer in the study of the history of science in the 16th and 17th centuries, the so-called Scientific Revolution. In 1981 she and her husband were awarded the George Sarton Medal, the History of Science Society's most prestigious award, and in 1994 she was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 0.75 x 8.66 x 5.46 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 14, 2011
