Universities and Science in the Early Modern Period

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 “Mathematics for Astronomy” at Universities in Copernicus’ Time: Modern Atitudes Toward Ancient Problems

Chapter 3 The University of Salamanca and the Renaissance of Astronomy During the Second Half of the 15th Century

Chapter 4 Medical Science and Medical Teaching at the University of Salamance in the 15th Century

Chapter 5 The Faculty of Medicine of Valencia: Its Position in Renaissance Europe

Chapter 6 The Cultivation of Astronomy in Spanish Universities in the Latter Half of the 16th Century

Chapter 7 The Sphere of Jacques du Chevreul: Astronomy at the University of Paris in the 1620s

Chapter 8 Lectures and Practices. The Variety of Mathematical and Mechanical Teaching at the University of Uppsala in the 17th Century

Chapter 9 Mathematical Research in Italian Universities in the Modern Era

Chapter 10 Universities, Academies, and Sciences in Italy in the Modern Age

Chapter 11 Natural Philosophy and Mathematics in Portuguese Universities, 1550–1650

Chapter 12 Venetian Policy Toward the University of Padua and Scientific Progress During the 18th Century

Chapter 13 Candide in Caledonia: The Culture of Science in the Scottish Universities, 1690–1805

Chapter 14 The Sciences at the University of Rome in the 18th Century

Chapter 15 Enlightenment and Renovation in the Spanish University

Chapter 16 Spanish Chemistry Textbooks During Late 18th Century: Building up a New Genre of Scientific Literature

Chapter 17 Botany in University Studies in the Late 18th Century. The Case of Valencia University

Chapter 18 Scientific Education and the Crisis of the University in 18th Century Barcelona

Chapter 19 The Theories of Copernicus and Newton in the Viceroyship of Nueva Granada and the Audiencia De Caracas During the 18th Century