We access Greek and Roman scientific ideas mainly through those texts
which happen to survive. By concentrating only on the ideas conveyed,
we may limit our understanding of the meaning of those ideas in their
historical context. Through considering the diverse ways in which
scientific ideas were communicated, in different types of texts, we
can uncover otherwise hidden meanings and more fully comprehend the
historical contexts in which those ideas were produced and shared, the
aims of the authors and the expectations of ancient readers. Liba Taub
explores the rich variety of formats used to discuss scientific,
mathematical and technical subjects, from c.700 BCE to the sixth
century CE. Each chapter concentrates on a particular genre - poetry,
letter, encyclopaedia, commentary and biography - offering an
introduction to Greek and Roman scientific ideas, while using a
selection of ancient writings to focus on the ways in which we
encounter them.
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ISBN
9781108133562
Publisert
2022
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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