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Lost Discoveries : The Ancient Roots of Modern Science--from the Babylonians to the Maya
Lost Discoveries The Ancient Roots of Modern Sciencefrom the Babylonians to the Maya
Author: Dick Teresi
Boldly challenging conventional wisdom, acclaimed science writer and Omni magazine cofounder Dick Teresi traces the origins of contemporary science back to their ancient roots in an eye-opening account and landmark work. This innovative history proves once and for all that the roots of modern science were established centuries, and in some insta...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743243797
ISBN-10: 074324379X
Publication Date: 10/1/2003
Pages: 464
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Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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A rich mine of historical achievements of largely non-Western civilizations that preceded and enabled the Golden Age of Greece. A romp throught the history of mathematics, astronomy, cosmology, physics, geology, chemistry, and technology.
mcpenguin5 avatar reviewed Lost Discoveries : The Ancient Roots of Modern Science--from the Babylonians to the Maya on + 93 more book reviews
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Fascinating reading. Some of these things I had read about before, but most was new to me. It gave me a whole new outlook on other cultures and eras. This book is as much about history and prejudices as it is about science and discoveries. A must read for thinkers.
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Lots of things in this book you never would have found out in a typical history book and an amazing look at many cultures and their influences on the world.


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