The Society of Jesus and the Sciences in the Modern Era: A Finding List of Books by Jesuits in Mathematics and the Natural Sciences (1814-2015)
A list and introductory explanation are given here of 768 scientific books written by 254 Jesuits in modern times (1814-2015). Information is provided under headings according to subject area, followed by author, provenance, title, year of publication, and intended audience. There is also a concludi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institution of Catholic Studies
2022
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Archivum historicum Societatis Iesu
Year: 2022, Volume: 91, Issue: 181, Pages: 223-295 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KCA Monasticism; religious orders |
| Further subjects: | B
Natural History
B Anthropology B Earth sciences B Jesuits B Mathematics B Meteorology |
| Summary: | A list and introductory explanation are given here of 768 scientific books written by 254 Jesuits in modern times (1814-2015). Information is provided under headings according to subject area, followed by author, provenance, title, year of publication, and intended audience. There is also a concluding list of authors by countries of work. The four subject group headings under which the books are listed are: (1) mathematics, (2) physics and chemistry, (3) biology and anthropology, and (4) astronomy, meteorology, and earth sciences. The different types of books are listed according to academic grade: textbooks for primary and secondary schools and universities; advanced books on specific research subjects; also listed are books on scientific topics for general readership, as well as books that explore connections between science, philosophy, and theology. The aim of the finding list is to provide an overall picture of Jesuit contribution to science in modern times. (English) |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Jesuiten, Archivum historicum Societatis Iesu
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