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Artisan/Practitioners And The Rise Of The New Sciences, 14001600 (Osu Press Horning Visiting Scholars Publication)
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This Book Provides The Historical Background For A Central Issue In The History Of Science: The Influence Of Artisans, Craftsmen, And Other Practitioners On The Emergent Empirical Methodologies That Characterized The New Sciences Of The Late Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries. Long Offers A Coherent Account And Critical Revision Of The Zilsel Thesis, An Influential Etiological Narrative Which Argues That Such Craftsmen Were Instrumental In Bringing About The Scientific Revolution.Artisan/Practitioners Reassesses The Issue Of Artisanal Influence From Three Different Perspectives: The Perceived Relationships Between Art And Nature; The Vitruvian Architectural Tradition With Its Appreciation Of Both Theory And Practice; And The Development Of Trading ZonesArenas In Which Artisans And Learned Men Communicated In Substantive Ways. These Complex Social And Intellectual Developments, The Book Argues, Underlay The Development Of The Empirical Sciences.This Volume Provides New Discussion And Synthesis Of A Theory That Encompasses Broad Developments In European History And Study Of The Natural World. It Will Be A Valuable Resource For Collegelevel Teaching, And For Scholars And Others Interested In The History Of Science, Late Medieval And Early Modern European History, And The Scientific Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Artisan/Practitioners and the Rise of the New Sciences, 1400-1600'? A: The book explores the influence of artisans and craftsmen on the development of empirical methodologies during the rise of new sciences in the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Pamela O. Long.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between art and nature, the Vitruvian architectural tradition, and the concept of 'trading zones' where artisans and scholars interact.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is a valuable resource for college-level teaching and for scholars interested in the history of science and European history.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on the Scientific Revolution? A: Yes, the book offers a critical revision of the 'Zilsel thesis' and reassesses the role of artisans in the Scientific Revolution.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in the history of science, particularly during the late medieval and early modern periods.