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Hill, Donald R.

Islamic Science and Engineering / Donald R. Hill. - 1 online resource (256 p.) - The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys : NEIS .

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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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.




Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9780748604555 9781474469135

Standard No.: 10.1515/9781474469135 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Engineering--History.--Islamic Empire
Muslim engineers.
Muslim scientists.
Science--History.--Islamic Empire
Science-Islamic Empire-History.
Islamic Studies.
RELIGION / Islam / General.

LC Class. No.: Q127.I74

Dewey Class. No.: 509.17671