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The Genesis Of Science: How The Christian Middle Ages Launched The Scientific Revolution
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Maybe The Dark Ages Weren'T So Dark After All...Here Are Some Facts You Probably Didn'T Learn In School:People In The Middle Ages Did Not Think The World Was Flatin Fact, Medieval Scholars Could Prove It Wasn'T; The Inquisition Never Executed Anyone Because Of Their Scientific Ideas Or Discoveries (Actually, The Church Was The Chief Sponsor Of Scientific Research And Several Popes Were Celebrated For Their Knowledge Of The Subject); It Was Medieval Scientific Discoveries, Methods, And Principles That Made Possible Western Civilization'S Scientific Revolution. If You Were Taught That The Middle Ages Were A Time Of Intellectual Stagnation, Superstition, And Ignorance, You Were Taught A Myth That Has Been Utterly Refuted By Modern Scholarship.As A Physicist And Historian Of Science James Hannam Shows In His Brilliant New Book, The Genesis Of Science: How The Christian Middle Ages Launched The Scientific Revolution, Without The Scholarship Of The Barbaric Middle Ages, Modern Science Simply Would Not Exist.The Middle Ages Were A Time Of One Intellectual Triumph After Another. As Dr. Hannam Writes, The People Of Medieval Europe Invented Spectacles, The Mechanical Clock, The Windmill, And The Blast Furnace By Themselves. Lenses And Cameras, Almost All Kinds Of Machinery, And The Industrial Revolution Itself All Owe Their Origins To The Forgotten Inventors Of The Middle Ages.In The Genesis Of Science You Will Discover:Why The Scientific Accomplishments Of The Middle Ages Far Surpassed Those Of The Classical World; How Medieval Craftsmen And Scientists Not Only Made Discoveries Of Their Own, But Seized Upon Eastern Inventionsprinting, Gunpowder, And The Compassand Improved Them Beyond The Dreams Of Their Originators; How Galileo'S Notorious Trial Before The Inquisition Was About Politics, Not Science; And Why The Theology Of The Catholic Church, Far From Being An Impediment, Led Directly To The Development Of Modern Science. Provocative, Engaging, And A Terrific Read, James Hannam'S The Genesis Of Science Will Change The Way You Think About Our Pastand Our Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Genesis of Science'? A: The main theme of 'The Genesis of Science' is the argument that the Christian Middle Ages were a vital period for scientific advancement, challenging the notion that this era was characterized solely by superstition and ignorance.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Genesis of Science' is James Hannam, a physicist and historian of science.
- Q: When was 'The Genesis of Science' published? A: The book was published on March 22, 2011.
- Q: What are some key inventions discussed in the book? A: Key inventions discussed include spectacles, the mechanical clock, the windmill, and the blast furnace, all credited to medieval inventors.
- Q: How does the book portray the relationship between science and the Catholic Church? A: The book argues that the theology of the Catholic Church played a supportive role in the development of modern science, rather than being an impediment.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Genesis of Science'? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in the history of science? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in the history of science, as it provides insights into the contributions of the Middle Ages to modern scientific thought.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.