Entrepreneurial science is not new; business interests have strongly influenced science since the Scientific Revolution. In Commercial Visions; Daacute;niel Margoacute;csy illustrates that product marketing; patent litigation; and even ghostwriting pervaded natural history and medicinemdash;the ldquo;big sciencesrdquo; of the early modern eramdash;and argues that the growth of global trade during the Dutch Golden Age gave rise to an entrepreneurial network of transnational science. Margoacute;csy introduces a number of natural historians; physicians; and curiosi in Amsterdam; London; St. Petersburg; and Paris who; in their efforts to boost their trade; developed modern taxonomy; invented color printing and anatomical preparation techniques; and contributed to philosophical debates on topics ranging from human anatomy to Newtonian optics. These scientific practitioners; including Frederik Ruysch and Albertus Seba; were out to do business: they produced and sold exotic curiosities; anatomical prints; preserved specimens; and atlases of natural history to customers all around the world. Margoacute;csy reveals how their entrepreneurial rivalries transformed the scholarly world of the Republic of Letters into a competitive marketplace. Margoacute;csyrsquo;s highly readable and engaging book will be warmly welcomed by anyone interested in early modern science; global trade; art; and culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely incredibleBy ChadSerj Tankian is a great singer; but its difficult to say everything you want to say through songs and still make it clear and understandable while having a song that sounds good. Through poetry; however; Serj has the freedom to write whatever he wants however he wants and he does a great job. I love reading his deep thoughts and seeing the world through his eyes. Furthermore; the illustrations in this book(Roger Kupelian) are absolutely beautiful and truly add to the book. I highly recommend this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love Serj and I love SOADBy Ashley L. StreetI love Serj and I love SOAD; but this poetry just isnt my style. Between this book of poems and his other one; I do slightly prefer this collection.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Go Serj I love UBy StephanieI love this man and his book of poetry is amazing. Serj is the modern day version of John lennon
