Technology, Tradition and Survival
Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia
Published on 23. November 2004
216 pages
978-1-135-77702-9 (ISBN)
Description
The contributors address the history, originality, variety and sophistication of traditional science, technology and material culture in the Middle East and Central Asia, their influence on the history of Europe and the West, and the threat posed by modern Western technologies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
13,05 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-77702-9 (9781135777029)
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Richard Tapper | Keith Mclachlan
Technology, Tradition and Survival
Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia
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Richard Tapper | Keith Mclachlan
Technology, Tradition and Survival
Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia
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01/2002
1st Edition
Routledge
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Shipment within 10-20 days
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Content
Introduction Arab and Islamic Contributions to European Civilization TB and its Treatment in Medieval Islam Al-Tibb al-Nabawi - The Prophet's Medicine Early Arabic Cuisine - The Evidence from Medieval Arabic Medical Texts Science and Technology in Islamic Building Construction Wind and Watermills in Iran and Afghanistan Pigeon Towers and Ice-houses on the Iranian Plateau Sustainable Buildings - Middle Eastern Traditional Systems for the Future From the Rash d ya to the Ordos - In Search of Early Mongol Tents Material Culture of Pastoral Nomad - Reflections Based on Arab and Afghan Materials Looms, Carpets and Kelims The Survival of the Bazaar Economy in Iran and Contemporary Middle East The Political Significance of the Bazaar in Iran Impact of Wealth on Traditional Technologies in Rural Oman
