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Epilogue
Lawrence M. Principe
in The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
Modern science continues to seek out greater scientific knowledge using the same aims and methods as the early modern natural philosophers. Some of these came from the Middle Ages and ...
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1. The development of anatomy
Leslie Klenerman
in Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction
‘The development of anatomy’ provides a short history of anatomical study beginning with Aristotle (384–322 bc) who named the subject anatome, meaning ‘cutting up’. Herophilus of Chalcedon ...
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2. Medicine in the library
William Bynum
in The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction
‘Medicine in the library’ describes the continued influence of ancient manuscripts throughout Europe and the Middle East, and how individuals with access to such texts dominated healthcare ...
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2. Galileo's early years
Stillman Drake
in Galileo: A Very Short Introduction
‘Galileo's early years’ provides an insight into Galileo's childhood and early work. Galileo was born in Pisa, and attended the University there. He became chair of mathematics at Pisa ...
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5. The microcosm and the living world
Lawrence M. Principe
in The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
‘The microcosm and the living world’ explores early modern thought on the human body and biology. Astrology had a large influence on early modern medicine, guiding personalised treatment ...
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3. The vital systems
Leslie Klenerman
in Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction
‘The vital systems’ focuses on two of the body’s main systems—the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system. The heart is the most important muscle in the body and its function is ...
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The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
Lawrence M. Principe
Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction explores the exciting developments in the sciences during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This time witnessed such ...
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Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction
Leslie Klenerman
Knowledge of the basic construction of the human body—the skeleton, the organs of the chest and abdomen, the nervous system, the head and neck with its sensory systems and anatomy for ...
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