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Studies in the History of the Exact Sciences in Honour of David Pingree

Studies in the History of the Exact Sciences in Honour of David Pingree - Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies

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Publisher's Synopsis

This collection of essays reflects the wide range of David Pingree's expertise in the scientific texts (above all, concerning astronomy and astrology) of Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, India, Persia, and the medieval Arabic, Hebrew and Latin traditions. Both theoretical aspects and the practical applications of the exact sciences-in time keeping, prediction of the future, and the operation of magic-are dealt with.
The book includes several critical editions and translations of hitherto unknown or understudied texts, and a particular emphasis is on the diffusion of scientific learning from one culture to another, and through time.
Above all, the essays show the variety and sophistication of the exact sciences in non-Western societies in pre-modern times.

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Brill

Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company's head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill's publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9789004132023
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
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Language: English
Number of pages: 898
Weight: 1710g
Height: 244mm
Width: 168mm
Spine width: 62mm