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The rise of early modern science: Islam, China, and the West

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Field name	Details
ISBN	0521529948 (pbk.)
ISBN	9780521529945 (pbk.)
Author	Huff, Toby E.
Title	The rise of early modern science : Islam, China, and the West / Toby E. Huff
Edition	2nd ed.
Publisher	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003
Physical desc.	xx, 425 p. ; ill., map ; 23 cm.
Note	First edition published 1993.
	This edition reprinted 2009.
	CBL illustrations: p. 177, fig. 6 (In 07A.15).
Bibliography etc.	Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-406) and index.
Contents	Introduction -- The comparative study of science -- Arabic science and the Islamic world -- Reason and rationality in Islam and the West -- The European legal revolution -- Madrasas, universities, and sciences -- Cultural climates and the ethos of science -- Science and civilization in China -- Science and social organization in China -- The rise of early modern science -- Epilogue: Educational reform and attitudes towards science since the eighteenth century.
Subject	Chester Beatty Library -- Manuscript -- In 07A
	Science -- Islamic Empire -- History
	Science -- Arab countries -- History
	Science -- Islamic countries -- History
	Science -- China -- History
	Science -- Europe -- History

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