The science of describing: natural history in Renaissance Europe

Introduction -- The world of Renaissance natural nistory -- The humanist invention of natural history -- A science of describing -- Common sense, classification, and the catalogue of nature -- Conclusion : what was Renaissance natural history

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Main Author: Ogilvie, Brian W. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Chicago and London The University of Chicago Press 2006
In:Year: 2006
Reviews:[Rezension von: Ogilvie, Brian W., The Science of Describing: Natural History in Renaissance Europe] (2007) (Burns, William)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Nature / Description / History 1420-1600
B Europe / Natural history (Subject) / History 1420-1600
B Europe / Nature / Natural history (Subject) / History 1500-1600
Further subjects:B Science, Renaissance
B Science Europe History 16th century
B Natural History Europe History 16th century
B Science (Europe) History 16th century
B Natural History (Europe) History 16th century
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Summary:Introduction -- The world of Renaissance natural nistory -- The humanist invention of natural history -- A science of describing -- Common sense, classification, and the catalogue of nature -- Conclusion : what was Renaissance natural history
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 331 - 365
ISBN:0226620875