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The Oxford Handbook Of Engineering And Technology In The Classical World (Oxford Handbooks)
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Nearly Every Aspect Of Daily Life In The Mediterranean World And Europe During The Florescence Of The Greek And Roman Cultures Is Relevant To The Topics Of Engineering And Technology. This Volume Highlights Both The Accomplishments Of The Ancient Societies And The Remaining Research Problems, And Stimulates Further Progress In The History Of Ancient Technology. The Subject Matter Of The Book Is The Technological Framework Of The Greek And Roman Cultures From Ca. 800 B.C. Through Ca. A.D. 500 In The Circummediterranean World And Northern Europe. Each Chapter Discusses A Technology Or Family Of Technologies From An Analytical Rather Than Descriptive Point Of View, Providing A Critical Summation Of Our Present Knowledge Of The Greek And Roman Accomplishments In The Technology Concerned And The Evolution Of Their Technical Capabilities Over The Chronological Period. Each Presentation Reviews The Issues And Recent Contributions, And Defines The Capacities And Accomplishments Of The Technology In The Context Of The Society That Used It, The Available Technological Shelf, And The Resources Consumed. These Studies Introduce And Synthesize The Results Of Excavation Or Specialized Studies. The Chapters Are Organized In Sections Progressing From Sources (Written And Representational) To Primary (E.G., Mining, Metallurgy, Agriculture) And Secondary (E.G., Woodworking, Glass Production, Food Preparation, Textile Production And Leatherworking) Production, To Technologies Of Social Organization And Interaction (E.G., Roads, Bridges, Ships, Harbors, Warfare And Fortification), And Finally To Studies Of General Social Issues (E.G., Writing, Timekeeping, Measurement, Scientific Instruments, Attitudes Toward Technology And Innovation) And The Relevance Of Ethnographic Methods To The Study Of Classical Technology. The Unrivalled Breadth And Depth Of This Volume Make It The Definitive Reference Work For Students And Academics Across The Spectrum Of Classical Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Oxford Handbook of Engineering and Technology in the Classical World'? A: The book focuses on the technological framework of Greek and Roman cultures from around 800 B.C. to A.D. 500, exploring engineering and technology relevant to daily life in the Mediterranean world and Northern Europe.
- Q: Who are the authors of this handbook? A: The authors of the handbook are Peter Oleson and John, who provide critical insights into ancient engineering and technology.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 896 pages, offering an extensive examination of various technologies used in ancient societies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the chapters? A: Topics include mining, metallurgy, agriculture, woodworking, glass production, and social organization technologies like roads, bridges, and warfare.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and academics? A: Yes, this volume is designed as a definitive reference work for students and academics across the spectrum of classical studies.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible for reading and reference.
- Q: When was 'The Oxford Handbook of Engineering and Technology in the Classical World' published? A: The book was published on December 30, 2009.
- Q: Are there any specific technologies discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses a range of technologies, including mining, metallurgy, agriculture, and social technologies like fortifications and shipbuilding.
- Q: Does the book include analysis of social issues related to technology? A: Yes, it includes studies of general social issues such as writing, timekeeping, measurement, and attitudes towards technology and innovation.
- Q: What makes this handbook a definitive reference work? A: The unrivaled breadth and depth of the book's content make it an essential resource for understanding the complexities of ancient technology and engineering.