Secrets and Knowledge in Medicine and Science, 1500-1800
| Author | : Elaine Yuen Tien Leong |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754668541 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754668541 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (541 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Secrets and Knowledge in Medicine and Science, 1500-1800 by : Elaine Yuen Tien Leong
Download or read book Secrets and Knowledge in Medicine and Science, 1500-1800 written by Elaine Yuen Tien Leong and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets played a central role in transformations in medical, alchemical, natural philosophical and commercial knowledge in early modern Europe. This volume brings together international scholars from a variety of fields to offer insights and new interpretations into the role played by secrets in their area of specialization.