Non-Western History of Science: Discoveries We Didn't Know About
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James Poskett reimagines the history of knowledge, challenging the idea that modern science is a purely Western invention. He convincingly demonstrates how progress results from the collaboration and sharing of knowledge among brilliant minds from around the world. From the important contributions of Arab scientists to European science to the richness of ancient Chinese medicine, botany, and pharmacology, this book explores the diversity of scientific achievements beyond our familiar geographic and cultural boundaries.
Readers will learn about an Ottoman astronomer captured by pirates; an African slave searching for medicinal herbs on a South American plantation; and a Mexican geneticist collecting blood samples from Olympic athletes. While acknowledging the importance of the traditional scientific canon, Poskett pays attention to the political context that shaped scientific discourse, offering a comprehensive view of the history of science.
Readers will learn about an Ottoman astronomer captured by pirates; an African slave searching for medicinal herbs on a South American plantation; and a Mexican geneticist collecting blood samples from Olympic athletes. While acknowledging the importance of the traditional scientific canon, Poskett pays attention to the political context that shaped scientific discourse, offering a comprehensive view of the history of science.
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