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Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically.

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"'Dallal's account of Islamic scientific introspection is fascinating to read as history, and instructive in its exploration of issues that remain familiar today in various formulations of conflict between science and religion.' (Tom Siegfried, Science News)"

Islam Science and the Challenge of History

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 7 February 2012
      ISBN-13 9780300177718
      978-0300177718
      ISBN-10 0300177712
      Also in:
      Islam History of science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Examines the significance of scientific knowledge and situates the culture of science in relation to other cultural forces in Muslim societies. This title traces the ways in which the realms of scientific knowledge and religious authority were delineated historically.

      Trade Review
      "'Dallal's account of Islamic scientific introspection is fascinating to read as history, and instructive in its exploration of issues that remain familiar today in various formulations of conflict between science and religion.' (Tom Siegfried, Science News)"

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