Islam's forgotten contributions to medical science

Ingrid Hehmeyer et al. — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:28:58 PDT

The transmission of medical knowledge can be traced to some of the earliest writings in human history. Yet a particularly fruitful period for advancement in medical science emerged with the rise of Islam. For the most part, Western scholarship belittles the contribution of the physicians of the Islamic world. They are usually perceived as simple purveyors of Greek science to the scholars of the Renaissance. However, the facts show otherwise.

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Norman MacKenzie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:53:44 PST

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Margaret MacMillan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:05:35 PST

History Publications and Research

Islam's forgotten contributions to medical science

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