Islamic Technology

An Illustrated History
Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-0-521-42239-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 558 g

Although the contributions of Islamic civilisations to science have long been recognised, the application of this scientific expertise to technology has hitherto been neglected. This pioneering book begins to remedy that neglect, first by celebrating the richness and ingenuity of the world of Islamic technology and then by pointing the way forward to its more detailed exploration. Lavishly illustrated, this book explores the major technological achievements of Islamic civilisations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hassan, Al

al-Hassan, Ahmad Y.

Hill, Donald R.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam & Islamische Studien
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technikgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of illustrations; Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Mechanical engineering; 3. Civil engineering; 4. Military technology; 5. Ships and navigation; 6. Chemical technology; 7. Textiles, paper and leather; 8. Agriculture and food technology; 9. Mining and metallurgy; 10. Engineers and artisans; 11. Epilogue; Selected bibliography; Credits and permissions; Index.