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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a study on the various aspects of the astronomical ideas and practices, as well as the culture of astronomy, in medieval Islamic civilization. The author draws upon a wide range of sources to illustrate how astronomers in this period conducted their research, and in doing so, contributed to scientific development. The book is divided into two main sections with a total of seven chapters, with each section exploring a different aspect of the subject. The first part looks at the development of astronomical ideas in the Islamic world, while the second examines the practical applications of astronomy in medieval Islamic society. The author argues that the study of astronomy in medieval Islamic civilization was not only driven by a desire to understand the natural world, but also by religious and political factors. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and its development in the medieval Islamic world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.