Technology, Tradition and Survival: Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia

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Richard Tapper (School of Oriental and African Studies, London, UK) Keith McLachlan

Technology, Tradition and Survival

Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia

Richard Tapper (School of Oriental and African Studies, London, UK), Keith McLachlan

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Routledge
30 January 2002

Development studies; Cultural studies; Impact of science & technology on society; Intermediate technology

Series: History and Society in the Islamic World

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.

By: Richard Tapper (School of Oriental and African Studies London UK), Keith McLachlan
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780714644875
ISBN 10: 0714644870
Series: History and Society in the Islamic World
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 30 January 2002
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Richard Tapper, Keith McLachlan