1001 inventions : the enduring legacy of Muslim civilization

"Imagine it is the seventh century. As most of Europe continues its descent into a long period of intellectually dormancy, a quiet yet powerful academic revolution is erupting in another corner of the world. Over the next centuries, the geniuses of Muslim society will thrust the boundaries of k...

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Main Author: Al-Hassani, Salim T. S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society , c2012
Edition:3rd ed
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245 0 0 |a 1001 inventions :   |b the enduring legacy of Muslim civilization   |c Salim T. S. Al-Hassani, chief editor 
246 3 0 |a One thousand and one inventions 
250 |a 3rd ed 
260 |a Washington, D.C. :   |b National Geographic Society ,   |c c2012 
300 |a 351 p. :   |b ill. (chiefly col.) ;   |c 25 cm. 
500 |a "1001 inventions official companion to the exhibition"--Cover 
500 |a Previously published as 1001 Inventions: Muslim heritage in our World in Manchester, Great Britain : Foundation forScience Technology and Civilisation, 2007 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 331 - 335) and index 
505 0 |a 1. The story begins -- 2. Home -- 3. School -- 4. Market -- 5. Hospital -- 6. Town -- 7. World -- 8. Universe 
520 |a "Imagine it is the seventh century. As most of Europe continues its descent into a long period of intellectually dormancy, a quiet yet powerful academic revolution is erupting in another corner of the world. Over the next centuries, the geniuses of Muslim society will thrust the boundaries of knowledge forward to such a degree that their innovations still shape civilizations to this day. The staggering achievements of these men and women influenced the development of modern mathematics, science, engineering, and medicine. 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization sheds new light on this golden era that was once lost to so many, and celebrates the heritage that we all share"--P. [4] of cover 
546 |a Glossary in Arabic with English translations 
650 0 |a Inventions   |x History 
650 0 |a Islam and science   |x History 
650 0 |a Islamic civilization 
650 0 |a Muslim scientists   |x History 
650 0 |a Technological innovations 
650 0 |a Technology and civilization   |x History 
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