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Science in Medieval Islam

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Description for Science in Medieval Islam Paperback. During the Golden Age of Islam, Muslim philosophers and poets, artists and scientists, princes and laborers created a unique culture that has influenced societies on every continent. This book offers an introduction to an important aspect of that culture - the scientific achievements of medieval Islam. Num Pages: 282 pages, 98 halftones, 8 line drawings, 3 maps. BIC Classification: HRH; P. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 292 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 470.

During the Golden Age of Islam (seventh through seventeenth centuries A.D.), Muslim philosophers and poets, artists and scientists, princes and laborers created a unique culture that has influenced societies on every continent. This book offers a fully illustrated, highly accessible introduction to an important aspect of that culture—the scientific achievements of medieval Islam.

Howard Turner opens with a historical overview of the spread of Islamic civilization from the Arabian peninsula eastward to India and westward across northern Africa into Spain. He describes how a passion for knowledge led the Muslims during their centuries of empire-building to assimilate and expand the scientific ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
282
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Austin, TX, United States
ISBN
9780292781498
SKU
V9780292781498
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Howard R. Turner
Howard R. Turner is a documentary and educational film and television writer who served as Curator for Science for the major traveling exhibition "The Heritage of Islam, 1982–1983."

Reviews for Science in Medieval Islam
"This book could well become the best means to introduce people to Islam's contributions to science, medicine, and philosophy... The wonderful illustrations make it even more understandable." Emory C. Bogle, Associate Professor of History, University of Richmond

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