Islamic medical and scientific tradition

Islam developed over the course of its history one of the most innovative andinteresting scientific and medical traditions in the world. In this context, the term Islam should not simply be understood as referring to the religion ofthe prophet Muhammad, but rather to a civilisation which was surprisingly open to foreign influences, and eager to engage with the proverbial Other. Yet Islam is often perceived as being opposed to (Western) science and methodology. Islamic Medical and Scientific Tradition presents a selection of articles thatillustrate the intellectual curiosity and theoretical vigour with the medieval Muslim world pursued scientific endeavours. The focus is firmly on articles published during the last twenty years, during which the discipline has enjoyed a new bloom, with a significant number having been published in the new millennium.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-47953-0
• Editorial: Routledge
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 1623
• Fecha Publicación: 02/09/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés