Description |
xi, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Transformations
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Transformations (M.I.T. Press)
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-305) and index. |
Contents |
The Islamic scientific tradition : question of beginnings I -- The Islamic scientific tradition : question of beginnings II -- Encounter with the Greek scientific tradition -- Islamic astronomy defines itself : the critical innovations -- Science between philosophy and religion : the case of astronomy -- Islamic science and Renaissance Europe : the Copernican connection -- Age of decline : the fecundity of astronomical thought. |
Subject |
Science -- Islamic countries -- History.
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Science. |
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Islamic countries. |
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History. |
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Islam and science.
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Islam and science. |
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Science, Medieval.
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Science, Medieval. |
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Civilization, Western -- Islamic influences.
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Civilization, Western -- Islamic influences. |
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Wetenschap. |
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Islam. |
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Renaissance. |
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Europa (geografie) |
ISBN |
0262195577 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780262195577 hardcover alkaline paper |
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