Islam, Science, and the Challenge of History

A wide-ranging historical account of the significance of scientific knowledge, situating the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies.

About the author

Ahmad Dallal is provost and professor of history, American University of Beirut.

Summary

Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically.

Product details

• Authors: Ahmad Dallal, Dallal Ahmad
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.2012
• EAN: 9780300177718
• ISBN: 978-0-300-17771-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 134 mm x 203 mm x 14 mm
• Series: The Terry Lectures; The Terry Lectures; The Terry Lectures Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book; Islam, SCIENCE / History, RELIGION / Islam / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, History of Science, Social and cultural history, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies