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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis interesting, well-written volume offers an introduction to the history of Western science through an examination of the influence of artisans, craftspeople, and other practitioners such as weavers, painters, architect/engineers, instrument makers, and mariners on the emerging disciplines of the scientific revolution and the new humanism. . . . Recommended. Upper division undergraduates and above." —R. M. Davis,
Choice.
"Long's subtle reshaping of the Zilsel thesis is developed over four chapters. . . . At one level Long's argument sits well with a range of studies that draw attention to the role of practical and commercial stimuli and non-elite individuals in the Scientific Revolution. However, her stronger claims go beyond this literature and should provoke debate. . . . Long's argument deserves serious consideration and is a significant contribution to this major debate." —Patrick Wallis,
Renaissance Quarterly"Pamela O. Long's clear, accessible, and elegantly written recent book explores the ways that artisan/practitioners influenced the development of the new sciences in the years beteen 1400 and 1600. . . . Long guides readers . . . through a series of engaging chapters that introduce works and figures that are crucial to the development of these ideas, inclucing a wonderful account of the architecture of Rome from the pages of Vitruvius through the streets of a city dotted with obelisks and occasionally overcome with waters. Enjoy!" —Carla Nappi,
New Books Network.
"Long has produced a lively and engaging book. . . . This is a book fo non-specialists based on her lectures as Horning Visiting Scholar in the Humanities at Oregon State University, and it works well as an accessible introduction to these issues." —Lesley Cormack,
H-Net Reviews"Long's latest book not only offers a timely review of this important dicussion, it also begins to make an important contribution to it. . . . This is a useful book on an important subject from a scholar who is well suited to write it." —Eric H. Ash,
American Historical Review
