This is the first intellectual history of a subject which over the last five centuries has played a significant role in the development of Western civilization. The author describes the activities of the explorers and map-makers of Renaissance and early modern Europe; the role of geography during th[...]
Establishing the fundamental importance of geography in both the generation and the consumption of scientific knowledge, this work does so with historical examples of the many places where science has been practised.[...]
A practical handbook aimed at the working scientist, it covers the application of statistical and mathematical methods to the design of "performance" chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fragrances, flavours and paints. This volume will have wide appeal, not only to chemists, but bioch[...]
Explores both the Enlightenment as a geographical phenomenon and the place of geography in the Enlightenment. From disciplinary and topical perspectives, contributors consider the many ways in which the world of the long 18th century was brought to view and shaped through map and text, exploration a[...]