A history of science in the Netherlands : : survey, themes, and reference /

A history of science in the Netherlands : : survey, themes, and reference / / edited by Klaas van Berkel, Albert van Helden, Lodewijk Palm.

In the 400 years of its modern history, the Netherlands has produced a distinguished array of eminent mathematicians, scientists and medical researchers, including many Nobel-prize winners and other internationally recognized figures, from Stevin, Snel, and Huygens in the 17th century to Lorentz, Ka...

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TeilnehmendeR:
Berkel, Klaas van,
Van Helden, Albert,
Palm, L. C.,
Place / Publishing House:Leiden ;, Boston ;, Köln : : Brill,, 1998.
Year of Publication:1998
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 659 pages) :; illustrations, maps
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The History of Science in the Netherlands
  • 1. Science and Mathematics
  • 2. Science and Medicine
  • 3. Science and Philosophy
  • 4. Science and Technology
  • 5. The Instruments of Science
  • 6. Science and Belief
  • 7. The Historiography of Science: A Bibliography
  • 8. Science in Secondary Schools
  • 9. Dutch Science Abroad
  • 10. Science in the Former Dutch Colonies
  • Biographies
  • General Bibliography.

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