(Hardback)

Examines the developments in early modern culture as it sought to come to terms with the forces of magic, astrology, alchemy and mechanics, and fields of knowledge that preoccupied the adventurous intellects of Shakespeare's period.

(Paperback)

Sheds light on developments in science, ethics, law, and religion in contemporary culture. This book reveals peculiarity of early scientific thought in Shakespeare's time and shows how the questions he poses remain fundamental as the nature of "life" has become one of the most pressing political, ethical, and philosophical problems for society.