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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is a study of the long-standing question of why modern science arose only in the West and not in the civilizations of Islam or China, despite the fact that, by the Middle Ages, Islam and China were more scientifically advanced. To find an explanation the author examines the differences in religious, philosophical, and legal institutions of the three civilizations, focusing on the legal concept of 'corporation', which is unique to the West and gave rise to neutral space and free inquiry, concepts integral to modern science.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: no jacket (trade paperback). First paperback edition 1995. The book is in good condition with a sturdy trade paperback binding. The cover shows minor shelf wear, and the pages are clean and intact with no inscriptions or markings. The spine is slightly creased, indicating it has been read, but remains strong and intact.…

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. New York, 1995; glossy illustrated paper covers; mild edge and corner wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; heavy interior underlining and notations; 409 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Fine. 9780195177244 An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800: The Medieval & Early Modern World OVER 25 IN STOCK ON 10/28/2026. HARDCOVER. BRAND NEW copies with a couple of pre-ownership markings (stickers, student names, or stamps inside book or on binding) and/or mild handling wear.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Contains markings throughout.

Zustand: Good. Pbk ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780521434966.…

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 52 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YQH; YQZ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 252 x 211 x 3. Weight in Grams: 292. . 2008. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. 9780195177244 An Age of Science and Revolutions, 1600-1800: The Medieval & Early Modern World OVER 25 IN STOCK ON 10/28/2026. HARDCOVER.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. Pbk, xiv, 409 p. : ill ; 23 cm. A clean unmarked copy in fine condition. Contents : Partial contents 1. The comparative study of science. The modernity of science. Science as a civilizational institution. Elements of the sociological perspective. The role of the scientist. The ethos of science. Paradigms and scientific communities. Comparative civilizational sociology of science: Joseph Needham. Benjamin Nelson: universalization and wider spheres of discourse. Conclusion: the issues at hand -- 2. Arabic science and the Islamic world. The problem of Arabic science. The achievements of Arabic astronomy. Role-sets, institutions, and science. Social roles and cultural elites. Institutions of higher learning and research. Institution building and the marginality problem -- 3. Reason and rationality in Islam and the West. The Islamic legal background. Reason, man, and nature in Europe. Reason and conscience -- 4. The European legal revolution. The development of modern Western law. The papal revolution. The breakthrough in inherited logics. Corporations and jurisdiction. Revolution and the parting of the ways. 5. Colleges, universities, and sciences. Madrasas: Islamic colleges. Universities and the west. Islamic protoscientific institutions. Western universities and the place of science. Medicine and the universities: the quest for universalistic norms -- 6. Cultural climates and the ethos of science. The arresting of Arabic science. Internal factors. External factors: cultural and institutional impediments -- 7. Science and civilization in China. The problem of Chinese science. China and the comparative context. The emergence of imperial China. Chinese law. Education and the examination system. Reprise -- 8. Science and social organization in China. Some problems of written Chinese. Chinese modes of thought. Institutional impediments and patterns of opportunity -- 9. The rise of early modern science. The Copernican revolution. The institutionalization problem. Science, learning, and the medieval revolution. The revolution in authority and astronomy -- Epilogue: science and civilizations East and West. [Medieval - Science Arab countries History - Science Islamic countries History - Science China History. Science Europe History] h1969 / m15313.…

Paperback. 8vo. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. xiv, 409pp. Illustrations, figures. Near fine. A tight, near pristine first edition. Uncommon in this superlative condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Slight crease to the bottom corner of the front cover. Otherwise, as new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. (viii) 332 p.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

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