Islamic science and engineering / Donald R. Hill.
Islamic science and engineering / Donald R. Hill.
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Publisher
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c1993.
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T0391602
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiii, 250 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Transliteration of Arabic Words -- 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.
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Publisher
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c1993.
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Place of Publication
Scotland
Date Published
c1993.
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Summary
Muslim scientists and engineers contributed enormously to the technology of medieval Europe, both by preserving earlier traditions and by adding their own inventions and innovations. This introduction to the physical sciences and engineering of the Islamic world is the first to trace the full extent of that achievement in the period 750-1500. Using...
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Islamic science and engineering / Donald R. Hill.
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General note
Islamic surveys ;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-240) and index.
Transferred from N509.17671/3.
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Date Copyright
c1993.
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T0391602
Record Identifier
74VKvjWDRkXl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKvjWDRkXl
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ISBN
074860457X (cased)
9780748604555 (paper)
0748604553 (paper)
DDC
509.17671/3
MMS ID
991021657579702626
