The Ambitions Of Curiosity

Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Large trade paperback. 181 pages. Glossary of Chinese and Greek Terms; Bibliography; Index. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams. First edition. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, as new copy, never read. Fine. .

Hardback. New. 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.

Paperback. Very Good.

Cambridge University Press, 2003. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780521894616

Cambridge University Press, 2002-10-21. paperback. Used: Good.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 2002. Hardcover. New. 175 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. 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.

Cambridge University Press, 2002-10-21. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.