Isbn: 9781025311418 - the book of the ten treatises on the eye ascribed to hunain ibn is-haw: the earliest existing systematic text-book of ophthalmology. the arabic text ... with an english translation and glossary (3 Ergebnisse)

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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Book of the Ten Treatises on the Eye' stands as the earliest existing systematic textbook of ophthalmology, offering a comprehensive overview of ocular science from the 9th century. Ascribed to the renowned scholar Hunain Ibn Is-haq (809-877 A.D.), this seminal work bridges the gap between ancient Greek medical traditions and the flourishing scientific advancements of the Islamic Golden Age.The text is organized into ten specific treatises that meticulously detail the anatomy of the eye, the physiology of vision, various ocular diseases, and their respective treatments and surgical interventions. This critical edition presents the Arabic text alongside a scholarly English translation and glossary, ensuring that the foundational theories of medieval optometry are accessible to modern readers. By documenting the diagnostic techniques and pharmacological knowledge of the era, 'The Book of the Ten Treatises on the Eye' remains an invaluable resource for understanding the historical development of medical practice and the preservation of scientific thought. It provides a fascinating window into the evolution of ophthalmology as a specialized field of study, highlighting the sophisticated understanding of the ocular system achieved during the medieval period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…