Technology, Tradition and Survival - Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia (Hardcover)

Seeking to promote a wider knowledge of traditional technologies in the Middle East and Central Asia, the contributors address three related themes: the history, originality, variety and sophistication of traditional science, technology and material culture in these regions; their influence on the history of Europe and the West; and the threat posed by modern Western technologies to the survival of traditional technologies which have continuing value according to turn-of-the -millennium standards of sustainability and appropriateness to local cultural, social and ecological conditions. There is a clear need for conservation of some artefacts that are under current threat of extinction.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	History and Society in the Islamic World
Release date:	2002
First published:	2003
Authors:	Richard Tapper • Keith McLachlan
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-7146-4927-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Intermediate technology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	0-7146-4927-9
Barcode:	9780714649276

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