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Jesuit Contribution to Science : A History

A History [Paperback]

by Agustin Udias

    • Author

      Agustin Udias

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Springer

    • Published

      October 2016

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      Jesuit Contribution to Science : A History

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      This book presents a comprehensive history of the many contributions the Jesuits made to science from their founding to the present. It also links the Jesuits dedication to science with their specific spirituality which tries to find God in all things. The book begins with Christopher Clavius, professor of mathematics in the Roman College between 1567 and 1595, the initiator of this tradition. It covers Jesuits scientific contributions in mathematics, astronomy, physics and cartography up until the suppression of the order by the Pope in 1773. Next, the book details the scientific work the Jesuits pursued after their restoration in 1814. It examines the establishment of a network of observatories throughout the world; details contributions made to the study of tropical hurricanes, earthquakes and terrestrial magnetism and examines such important figures as Angelo Secchi, Stephen J. Perry, James B. Macelwane and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. From their founding to the present, Jesuits have trodden an uncommon path to the frontiers where the Christian message is not yet known.
      Jesuits' work in science is also an interesting chapter in the general problem of the relation between science and religion. This book provides readers with a complete portrait of the Jesuit scientific tradition. Its engaging story will appeal to those with an interest in the history of science, the history of the relations between science and religion and the history of Jesuits.

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      • Author

        Agustin Udias

      • Book Format

        Paperback

      • Publisher

        Springer

      • Published

        October 2016

      • Edition

        Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015

      • Weight

        414g

      • Page Count

        288

      • Dimensions

        156 x 234 x 16 mm

      • ISBN

        9783319384122

      • ISBN-10

        3319384120

      • Eden Code

        4490464

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      • Author/Creator: Agustin Udias

      • ISBN: 9783319384122

      • Publisher: Springer

      • Release Date: October 2016

      • Weight: 414g

      • Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 16 mm

      • Eden Code: 4490464


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