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Optique et Mathematiques

Recherches Sur l'Historie de la Pensee Scientifique en Arabe

Optique et Mathematiques( )
Author: Rashed, Roshdi
Series title:Variorum Collected Studies Ser.
ISBN:978-0-86078-330-5
Publication Date:Jan 1992
Publisher:Ashgate Publishing Company
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $170.00
Book Description:

The overall theme of this volume is the appropriation and integration of ancient sciences, whether Greek or Indian, into the scientific thought of the classical Islamic world, and the impact this had on the development of Arabic scientific thought itself. The first articles are concerned with the history of optics, in particular theories of lenses and anaclastics, and use newly-discovered texts to demonstrate the early achievements of the Arabs in these fields. Their use of mathematics...
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Book Details
Pages:352
Detailed Subjects: Mathematics / History & Philosophy
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.123 x 9.009 x 0.936 Inches
Book Weight:1.32 Pounds



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