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Encyclopedia of the History of Arabic Science

Volume 3 Technology, Alchemy and Life Sciences

Roshdi Rashed author Roshdi Rashed editor

Format:Set / collection

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Mar '96

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The Arabic contribution is fundamental to the history of science, mathematics and technology, but until now no single publication has offered an up-to-date synthesis of knowledge in this area. In three fully-illustrated volumes the Encyclopedia of the History of Arabic Science documents the history and philosophy of Arabic science from the earliest times to the present day. The set as a whole covers seven centuries. Thirty chapters, written by an international team of specialists from Europe, America, the Middle East and Russia cover such areas as astronomy, mathematics, music, engineering, nautical science and scientific institutions.

'Each of the three volumes in the Encyclopedia of the History of Arabic Science contains a full bibliography of items quoted, making the work an indispensable tool for those eager for an introduction to the history of Arabic sciences including medicine.' - Society for Ancient Medicine Review

'There is a tremendous amount of material in here of direct relevance to anyone teaching biology whether in school, college or university.' - Journal of Biological Education

'They provide what has never been available to the general public before.' - Journal for the History of Science

'The Encyclopedia of the History of Arabic Science is the first current effort to describe and analyze a broad range of disciplianry topics in Arabic writings, instruments, and occasionally practices. Thirty chapters ... permit the nonspecialist reader to glimpse the rich heritage of a substantial part of Arabic scholarly culture.' - Technology and Culture

ISBN: 9780415020633

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 2358g

344 pages