Works by John J. Roche

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  1. The Mathematics of Measurement: A Critical History.John J. Roche & P. M. Harman - 1999 - Annals of Science 56 (3):325-325.
     
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    The radius astronomicus in England.John J. Roche - 1981 - Annals of Science 38 (1):1-32.
    This survey traces the history of the astronomer's cross staff on the Continent from Levi ben Gerson to Gemma Frisius, in England from John Dee to John Greaves, and again on the Continent from Tycho Brahe to Adrian Metius. The emphasis throughout is on sources and influences, on distinguishing the various kinds of cross staff, and on clarifying terminology.
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    The Light of nature: essays in the history and philosophy of science presented to A.C. Crombie.John David North, John J. Roche & A. C. Crombie (eds.) - 1985 - Hingham, MA: Distributors for the United States and Canada Kluwer Academic Publishers.
    INTRODUCTION This volume of essays is meant as a tribute to Alistair Crombie by some of those who have studied with him. The occasion of its publication is ...
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