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

by Richard Tapper, Keith McLachlan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714644875
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/30/2002
Series:	History and Society in the Islamic World
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard Tapper, Keith McLachlan

Table of Contents

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