TY - BOOK AU - Turner,Howard R. TI - Science in medieval Islam: an illustrated introduction SN - 0292781490 (pbk.) : AV - Q127.I742 T78 1997 PY - 1997/// CY - Austin, TX PB - University of Texas Press KW - Science KW - Islamic countries KW - History KW - Science, Medieval KW - Civilization, Medieval KW - Civilization, Islamic N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-246) and index N2 - During the Golden Age of Islam (7th through the 17th century) Muslim philosophers and poets, artists and scientists, princes and laborers created a unique culture that has influenced societies on every continent. Here documentary writer Howard Turner offers a fully illustrated, highly accessible introduction to the scientific achievements of medieval Islam. 98 photos. 8 line drawings. 248 pp. Copyright #169; Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc ER -