Far More Than Mere Transmission

摘要

In Science and Islam: A History, Ehsan Masood presents a clear, interesting, and nonspecialist account of a much-overlooked piece of the history of science. Although not perfect, the short book excellently portrays the importance of Islamic science. Written to accompany a BBC television series of the same name, the book focuses on "the scientific revolution that took place during the empires created by Islam, between the 8th and the 16th centuries." During this period, science flourished and grew from mostly Greek origins into a system of unprecedented accomplishment. Despite several centuries of important advances, modern scientists and historians have long overlooked the contribution of the Islamic world to the sciences.