Technology, Tradition and Survival

Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia

Häftad, Engelska, 2002

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

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2002-01-30
Mått189 x 246 x 12 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieHistory and Society in the Islamic World
Antal sidor216
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780714644875

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