{"product_id":"science-in-western-civilization-henry-guerlac-9781258405762","title":"Science In Western Civilization: A Syllabus","description":"The book \"\"Science in Western Civilization: A Syllabus\"\" by Henry Guerlac is a comprehensive guide to the development of science in Western civilization. The author provides a detailed syllabus of the key scientific ideas and discoveries that have shaped the Western world, from the ancient Greeks to the modern era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and technology. Guerlac's approach is both chronological and thematic, providing readers with a clear understanding of the historical context in which scientific ideas emerged and evolved. He explores the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced scientific progress, as well as the key figures and institutions that played a role in shaping scientific thought. The book is designed as a reference guide for students and scholars of science and history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Western civilization. It includes a comprehensive bibliography and index, making it a valuable resource for further research. Overall, \"\"Science in Western Civilization: A Syllabus\"\" is a thorough and engaging exploration of the development of science in the Western world, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the scientific ideas and discoveries that have shaped our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Guerlac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1258405768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781258405762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Literary Licensing, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Henry Guerlac","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48153564741887,"sku":"9781258405762","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b83eebc2-49fd-40d9-afa9-b953d5a8cc72.jpg?v=1770784339","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-in-western-civilization-henry-guerlac-9781258405762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}