Islamic Science and Engineering / / Donald R. Hill.
This introduction to the physical sciences and engineering of the Islamic world is the first to trace the full extent of the Muslim scientific achievement in the period 750-1500. It describes how Muslim scientists and engineers contributed enormously to the technology of medieval Europe.
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Archive eBook-Package Pre-2000 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022] ©1994 |
Year of Publication: | 2022 |
Language: | English |
Series: | The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys : NEIS
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (256 p.) |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Note on the Transliteration of Arabic Words -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mathematics -- 3 Astronomy -- 4 Physics -- 5 Chemistry -- 6 Machines -- 7 Fine Technology -- 8 Bridges and Dams -- 9 Irrigation and Water-supply -- 10 Surveying -- 11 Mining -- 12 Transmission of Islamic Knowledge to Europe -- Select Bibliography -- Index |
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Summary: | This introduction to the physical sciences and engineering of the Islamic world is the first to trace the full extent of the Muslim scientific achievement in the period 750-1500. It describes how Muslim scientists and engineers contributed enormously to the technology of medieval Europe. |
Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9781474469135 9783110780475 |
DOI: | 10.1515/9781474469135 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Donald R. Hill. |