The Cambridge History of Science
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Publisher's description: This volume offers to general and specialist readers alike the fullest and most complete survey of the development of science in the eighteenth century, e…
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The Cambridge History of Science, Volume 4: The Eighteenth Century, edited by David C. Lindberg, Katharine Park, Ronald L. Numbers, and Roy Porter, offers the most complete survey of eighteenth-century science. It balances cognitive analysis with social, economic, and cultural context, covering Western and colonial science. Designed as both narrative and reference, it engages current historiographical debates. Essential for students and scholars of Enlightenment science.
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About The Cambridge History of Science
This volume in the acclaimed Cambridge History of Science series provides a comprehensive survey of eighteenth-century science, exploring the implications of the Scientific Revolution and new growth areas like experimental sciences. Edited by leading historians Lindberg, Park, Numbers, and Porter, it features contributions from world-renowned specialists. The book balances analysis of science's cognitive dimension with its wider social, economic, and cultural significance. While focusing on Western science, it also addresses traditional cultures and colonial science. Designed for both general and specialist readers, it functions as a narrative and a reference work, engaging with current historiographical and methodological controversies. This authoritative volume is indispensable for understanding the Enlightenment's scientific developments.
Who should read The Cambridge History of Science?
This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in history of science, Enlightenment studies, and related fields. Scholars and researchers will value its authoritative synthesis and engagement with current debates. General readers with a serious interest in eighteenth-century science and intellectual history will find it accessible yet rigorous. Libraries and academic institutions should include it in their collections. It suits those seeking both a narrative overview and a reliable reference on the period.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Comprehensive coverage of eighteenth-century science across disciplines and regions
- ✓ Contributions from world-leading specialists in the field
- ✓ Balances cognitive, social, economic, and cultural analysis
- ✓ Engages with current historiographical and methodological controversies
- ✓ Functions as both a readable narrative and a reference work
Cons
- ✗ Dense academic prose may deter casual readers
- ✗ Focus on Western science may limit coverage of non-Western traditions
- ✗ Lacks extensive illustrations or visual aids
- ✗ Assumes prior knowledge of the Scientific Revolution
- ✗ Price may be prohibitive for individual buyers
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Frequently asked questions
Is this volume part of a series?
Yes, it is Volume 4 of The Cambridge History of Science series, which covers science from antiquity to the modern era.
Does it focus only on Western science?
While prime attention is given to Western science, the book also includes coverage of science in traditional cultures and colonial contexts.
Is it suitable for undergraduates?
Yes, it is designed for both general and specialist readers, though some prior knowledge of the period is helpful.
Can it be used as a reference work?
Absolutely. The volume is structured to be read as a narrative and consulted as a work of reference, with contributions from leading specialists.
Who are the editors?
The volume is edited by David C. Lindberg, Katharine Park, Ronald L. Numbers, and Roy Porter, all distinguished historians of science.
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