Springer - Looking at it from Asia: History of Science 265

Explore the complex transition from written documents to historical sources in this scholarly work by Florence Bretelle-Establet. Part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science series (Volume 265), this book examines how documents become sources through the specific framework of the history of science in Asia. While the focus is set on Asian perspectives, the core inquiry addresses a universal problem for historians: the process of selecting and analyzing specific records from the vast mass of available written materials. This volume offers a critical analysis of historiography, helping readers understand the processes that shape scientific history. It provides a unique lens for researchers, students, and academics interested in how scientific knowledge is documented and preserved. By looking at these processes from an Asian perspective, the text provides new insights into the methodologies used to interpret the history of science globally.