An unexpected history of science. The discoveries that we did not know about. Ckettt D.

James Ckette rethinks the history of knowledge, refuting the idea that modern science is an exclusively Western invention. He convincingly demonstrates how progress arises as a result of cooperation and exchange of knowledge of brilliant minds from around the world. From an important contribution of Arab scientists to European science to the wealth of ancient Chinese medicine, botany and pharmacology - the book reveals the variety of scientific achievements outside the geographical and cultural boundaries that are familiar to us.

Readers will learn about the Ottoman astronomer captured by pirates, African slave, who sought medicinal herbs on plantations in South America, and Mexican genetics, which collected blood samples of Olympic athletes. Recognizing the significance of the traditional scientific canon, the author pays attention to the political context that formed a scientific discourse, offering a comprehensive view of the history of science.