Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Book Review: “Pathfinders – The Golden Age of Arabic Science”, by Jim Al-Khalili


British physicist Jim al-Khalili recalls the Arab scientists of 12 centuries ago who helped to shape our understanding of the world.




See a shorter version of this review published in The Africa Report 

The Arab scientists and philosophers of 12 centuries ago who collectively helped to shape our understanding of the world are largely unremembered in the West, says the Iraqi-born British author, broadcaster and physicist Jim Al-Khalili in his book, "Pathfinders – The Golden Age of Arabic Science". (Published by Allen Lane, hardback, 302 pp., £25).

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