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Judaism and science : a historical introduction

Part III: Jews and Science — describes the entry of Jews into modern science, beginning in 19th century Europe and 20th century United States, USSR and Israel, emphasizing the social background of the rapid entry of Jews into modern sciences, and of their remarkable successes. ;
Print Book, English, 2007
Greenwood Press, Westport, Conn., 2007
History
xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
9780313330537, 0313330530
1171237633
Foreword Introduction The Stages of Israel and Natural Wisdom Nature of the Bible Nature of the Talmud and Early Rabbinic Literature Jews and Natural Philosophy Medieval Jews and Natural Philosophy Jews and Early Modern Natural Philosophy Jews and Science Jews and Science in 19th century Europe Jews and Science in the 20th century Conclusions Primary Sources Bibliography Index