Book ID: CBB001022364

Studies in Al-Kimiya': Critical Issues in Latin and Arabic Alchemy and Chemistry (2009)

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al-Hassan, Ahmad Y. (Author)


Georg Olms


Publication Date: 2009
Physical Details: x + 320 pp.; ill.; bibl.; index
Language: English

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Review George Saliba (2011) Review of "Studies in Al-Kimiya': Critical Issues in Latin and Arabic Alchemy and Chemistry". Icon: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology (pp. 109-110). unapi

Review Ferrario, Gabriele (2010) Review of "Studies in Al-Kimiya': Critical Issues in Latin and Arabic Alchemy and Chemistry". Hyle (p. 130). unapi

Review Brentjes, Sonja (2011) Review of "Studies in Al-Kimiya': Critical Issues in Latin and Arabic Alchemy and Chemistry". Centaurus: International Magazine of the History of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Viano, Cristina
Heiduk, Matthias
Raggetti, Lucia
Masayo Watanabe
Geoff Smith
Boudet, Jean-Patrice
Concepts
Alchemy
Arab/Islamic world, civilization and culture
Chemistry
Cross-cultural interaction; cultural influence
Distillation
Gunpowder
Time Periods
Medieval
Ancient
Early modern
Jin Dynasty (China, 265-420)
Renaissance
9th century
Places
Europe
Greece
Egypt
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