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The World of Carolus Clusius: Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610 (Perspectives in Economic and Social History)

The World of Carolus Clusius: Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610 (Perspectives in Economic and Social History)

by Florike Egmond (Author)

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    Hardcover 2010

    $173.04
Synopsis

Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist.

$173.04

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 292
 Publisher: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Published: 01 Jun 2010
ISBN 10: 1848930089
ISBN 13: 9781848930087

Media Reviews
'The notes and references are thorough and this book will be a valuable addition to anyone diverted by the early history of science.' The Biologist 'it is a real triumph of this volume that it provides so much documentation on the commercial dealers and the trade connections through which plants and natural history specimens circulated around Europe.' Journal of the History of Collections 'erudite, elegant and clear' British Journal for the History of Science