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The Way And The Word: Science And Medicine In Early China And Greece,Used
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The Rich Civilizations Of Ancient China And Greece Built Sciences Of Comparable Sophisticationeach Based On Different Foundations Of Concept, Method, And Organization. In This Engrossing Book, Two Worldrenowned Scholars Compare The Cosmology, Science, And Medicine Of China And Greece Between 400 B.C. And A.D. 200, Casting New Light Not Only On The Two Civilizations But Also On The Evolving Character Of Science.Sir Geoffrey Lloyd And Nathan Sivin Investigate The Differences Between The Thinkers In The Two Civilizations: What Motivated Them, How They Understood The Cosmos And The Human Body, How They Were Educated, How They Made A Living, And Whom They Argued With And Why. The Authors New Method Integrally Compares Social, Political, And Intellectual Patterns And Connections, Demonstrating How All Affected And Were Affected By Ideas About Cosmology And The Physical World. They Relate Conceptual Differences In China And Greece To The Diverse Ways That Intellectuals In The Two Civilizations Earned Their Living, Interacted With Fellow Inquirers, And Were Involved With Structures Of Authority.By A.D. 200 The Distinctive Scientific Strengths Of Both China And Greece Showed Equal Potential For Theory And Practice. Lloyd And Sivin Argue That Modern Science Evolved Not Out Of The Greek Tradition Alone But From The Strengths Of China, Greece, India, Islam, And Other Civilizations, Which Converged First In The Muslim World And Then In Renaissance Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the central theme of 'The Way and the Word'? A: The book explores the similarities and differences in the development of science and medicine in ancient China and Greece, highlighting how each civilization's unique foundations influenced their intellectual growth.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Sir Geoffrey Lloyd and Nathan Sivin, both of whom are recognized scholars in the fields of history and philosophy of science.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book focuses on the cosmology, science, and medicine of China and Greece from 400 B.C. to A.D. 200.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Way and the Word' have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides a comparative analysis of ancient civilizations, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in history and science.
- Q: What unique approach do the authors take in their analysis? A: The authors employ a method that integrates social, political, and intellectual patterns, examining how these factors influenced the ideas about cosmology and the physical world in both civilizations.
- Q: When was 'The Way and the Word' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2003.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how the intellectual traditions of China and Greece evolved and influenced modern science, emphasizing the contributions of multiple civilizations.
- Q: Is the book considered a primary source for understanding early science? A: While it is not a primary source, the book synthesizes historical research and perspectives, making it a significant secondary source for understanding early science and medicine.