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The Ambitions of Curiosity

- Understanding the World in Ancient Greece and China

About The Ambitions of Curiosity

This 2002 book explores the origins of systematic inquiry into science, historiography, and language in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and China. It investigates how and why research developed differently in these societies and illustrates the tensions that existed between state control and individual innovation and the different ways those tensions were resolved.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521894616
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 200
  • Published:
  • October 20, 2002
  • Dimensions:
  • 164x231x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 324 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 8, 2025

Description of The Ambitions of Curiosity

This 2002 book explores the origins of systematic inquiry into science, historiography, and language in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and China. It investigates how and why research developed differently in these societies and illustrates the tensions that existed between state control and individual innovation and the different ways those tensions were resolved.

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