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Alhacen on the Principles of Reflection: A Critical Edition, with English Translation and Commentary, of Books 4 and 5 of Alhacen's de Aspectibus, the

Alhacen on the Principles of Reflection

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"Alhacen on the Principles of Reflection" by Alhazen, A. Mark Smith is a book focused on Light & Optics. Best for readers interested in this subject.

This two-volume set is a continuation of A. Mark Smith's pub. of Ibn al-Haytham's "De aspectibus," the most important treatise on optics of the Middle Ages, indeed, the most important treatise prior to the 17th century. This ed. of Alhacen's text will appeal to those who are interested in medieval scientific developments, but also to others for whom the study of optics, in particular, forms part of the cultural development of the later Middle Ages. The understanding of vision continues to gain importance in the historiography of intellectual life in this period, & Prof. Smith's work will be an important contribution to this scholarship. His translation of the Latin text accurately represents a challenging & technical original. Illustrations.

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Best For: Scholars and students interested in medieval science and the history of optics.
Focus: A critical edition with English translation and commentary on medieval optical principles, specifically reflection.
Covers: Books 4 and 5 of Alhacen's De Aspectibus, the medieval Latin version of Ibn al-Haytham's Kitāb Al-Manāẓir.
Why It Matters: It provides insight into the most important medieval treatise on optics, contributing to understanding scientific and cultural developments before the 17th century.

"Alhacen on the Principles of Reflection" by Alhazen, A. Mark Smith is a book focused on Light & Optics. Best for readers interested in this subject.

Topic: Light & Optics

Author: Alhazen, A. Mark Smith

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It offers useful subject matter and structured coverage for readers looking to explore the topic in more depth.

This two-volume set is a continuation of A. Mark Smith's pub. of Ibn al-Haytham's "De aspectibus," the most important treatise on optics of the Middle Ages, indeed, the most important treatise prior to the 17th century. This ed. of Alhacen's text will appeal to those who are interested in medieval scientific developments, but also to others for whom the study of optics, in particular, forms part of the cultural development of the later Middle Ages. The understanding of vision continues to gain importance in the historiography of intellectual life in this period, & Prof. Smith's work will be an important contribution to this scholarship. His translation of the Latin text accurately represents a challenging & technical original. Illustrations.

AuthorAlhazen, A. Mark Smith
PublisherAmerican Philosophical Society Press
Published2006
ISBN-139780871699626
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicLight & Optics
SeriesTransactions of the American Philosophical Society

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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