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Science in the Ancient World

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Science in the

Ancient World

An Encyclopedia

Russell M. Lawson

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Lawson, Russell M., 1957–

Science in the ancient world : an encyclopedia / Russell M. Lawson.

p. cm. (History of science series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 1-85109-534-9 (acid-free paper)–ISBN 1-85109-539-X

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1. Science, Ancient—History—Encyclopedias. I. Title. II. Series:

ABC-CLIO’s history of science series.

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