Science in medieval Islam : an illustrated introduction / by Howard R. Turner.
Turner, Howard R., 1918-
1997
Q127.I742 T78 1997 (Mapit)
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Title Science in medieval Islam : an illustrated introduction / by Howard R. Turner.
Author Turner, Howard R., 1918-
Edition 1st ed.
ISBN 9780292781498 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0292781490 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780292781474 (alk. paper)
0292781474 (alk. paper)
Publication Details Austin : University of Texas Press, 1997.
Language English
Description xviii, 262 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Call Number Q127.I742 T78 1997
Dewey Decimal Classification 509/.17/671
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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1. Islam as Empire
2. Forces and bonds: faith, language, and thought
3. Roots
4. Cosmology: the universes of Islam
5. Mathematics: native tongue of science
6. Astronomy
7. Astrology: scientific non-science
8. Geography
9. Medicine
10. Natural sciences
11. Alchemy
12. Optics
13. The later years
14. Transmission
15. The New West
16. Epilogue
Islam and the world: a summary timeline.

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