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Islamic science and engineering / Donald R. Hill.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hill, Donald R., 1922-1994, author.
- Series:
- Islamic surveys.
- Islamic surveys
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Islamic Empire--History.
- Science.
- Engineering--Islamic Empire--History.
- Engineering.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (265 pages) : illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2007.
- 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.
- Contents:
- 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
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4744-6913-2
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