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Science And Islam (Icon Science): A History
Science And Islam (Icon Science): A History
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From Musa al-Khwarizmi, who developed algebra in ninth-century Baghdad, to al-Jazari, a 13th-century Turkish engineer whose achievements include the crank, the camshaft and the reciprocating piston, Ehsan Masood tells the amazing story of one of history’s most misunderstood yet rich and fertile periods in science, via the scholars, research, and science of the Islamic empires of the Middle Ages.
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One Line Summary
Celebrates Islamic contributions to early scientific advancement.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the history of science and the often overlooked contributions from the Islamic world, this book is a treasure. It presents a vivid picture of how Middle Eastern scholars significantly shaped our scientific foundation, revealing stories of ingenuity that can inspire anyone interested in global history and innovation.