Ciencia y técnica en la metropolización de América
By: José Sala Catalá.
Series: Theatrum machinae
Publisher: Doce Calles; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Aranjuez, Madrid; Madrid
Language: spa
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: City planning -- Latin America -- History.; Cities and towns -- Latin America -- History.; Urbanization -- Latin America -- History.; Creative ability in science -- Latin America -- History.; Creative ability in technology -- Latin America -- History.
Description: "Engaging, three-part interpretive study of science and engineering in the colonial period. Pt. 1 emphasizes Mexico City aqueducts and storm drainage; pt. 2, the work of architect Constantino Vasconcelos in Lima; and pt. 3, the scientific projects of Maurice of Nassau in Olinda in the period of Dutch control"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 322-324) and index.