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The Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 2B, Islamic Society and Civilisation
This is a most comprehensive and ambitious collaborative survey of Islamic history and civilization.
Lightbulb Moments in Human History (Book II)
'Lightbulb Moments in Human History is flavored with scintillating wit and dark humor, and served to the open-minded by an intelligent observer, who manages to evoke empathy and hope for the human spirit.' Dr. Micki Pistorius, author of Catch Me a Killer Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs continues the humorous and informative series exploring the big ideas that have shaped humanity. Packed with laughs and fascinating insights, it documents the progression from the boozy peasants of the Middle Ages to the bewigged boffins of the Scientific Revolution. Along the way, you'll find answers to burning questions such as: Why did a mob of peasants follow a 'divinely inspi...
Archaeology and Architecture of the Military Orders
As elite communities in medieval societies the Military Orders were driven by the ambition to develop built environments that fulfilled monastic needs as well as military requirements and, in addition, residential and representational purposes. Growing affluence and an international orientation provided a wide range of development potential. That this potential was in fact exploited may be exemplified by the advanced fortifications erected by Templars and Hospitallers in the Levant. Although the history of the Military Orders has been the subject of research for a long time, their material legacy has attracted less attention. In recent years, however, a vast range of topics concerning the Or...
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Psychology in Science
Kaleidoscopic review of themes linked to the history of science. Written by a non-specialist then engaged in an official study project at Cambridge University Library. The unconventional treatment of academic materials includes a commentary on Ibn Khaldun, Roger Bacon, Isaac Newton, Einstein, J.C. Eccles and R.W. Sperry. The format extends to a support for the Club of Rome and ends with a strong rebuttal of the anything goes motto interposed by Paul Feyerabend. An annotated essay.
Thornton and Tully's Scientific Books, Libraries, and Collectors
In the 25 years since the third edition of this book, scientific publishing has developed new forms and the academic discipline and popular appreciation of the history of science has grown. This edition discusses these changes and ponders the implications of developments in publishing by the end of the 20th century, while concentrating upon the dissemination of scientific ideas and knowledge from antiquity to the industrial age. In this shift of focus, it departs from previous editions and for the first time, a chapter on Islamic science is included.
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