The First Scientific Revolution
Jābir bin Hayyān: The Birth of Chemistry & Scientific Method. Volume 2 (of 2)
A study of the formative history of chemistry, science and numerous industrial applications, and its impact on Europe and the world
Author: Farhat A. Hussain
Portrait: 240 mm height x 168 mm width
200,000+ words excluding preface, bibliography, appendix and index
Pagination: 700+, including front matter, bibliography and index
Hardback: ISBN to be announced
Well-referenced throughout
Supported with unique colour maps and a range of polychrome and monochrome illustrations
Publication date: January 2027
Notice: This book is of considerable weight
UK: £59.99; Eurozone (EUR): €79.99
Details of worldwide prices, institutional rate and other formats to follow.
A comprehensive study of the life, work and impact of Jābir ibn Hayyān (721-c. 815/816 CE/AD), chemist and scientist, whose influence in chemistry, science, industry, culture and civilization in his own time and for subsequent history, across much of the world, cannot be overstated. Interwoven with and set against a substantial historical background of his times and challenges, volume 2 of this 2-volume series comprises a substantial study of this fascinating subject which draws on volume 1. Key applications addressed and advanced by Jābir ibn Hayyān include steel, glass, coloured gemstones, ceramics, pearls, textiles, dyes, paper, ink, perfume, cream, waterproofing, soap, the oil and food industries and much else that advanced not only industry but also culture and civilization. Paradigms and approaches addressed include microhistory, global history, comparative civilizations, the translation of culture, proximity, economy history, political economy, women, children and others. A pioneering study of the professionalism of Jābir ibn Hayyān predates the focus of most scholarship in this field which deals with the early modern and modern periods and contributes to knowledge and understanding of studies in this specialism, concerning the medieval period and provides historical depth to studies of the modern period. Credentialism, training, professional development, identity, professional values, project management and other areas are addressed here. Further analysis follows and examines a range of issues and phenomena. The penultimate part of this volume demonstrates the considerable impact and the knowledge and application of the work of Jābir ibn Hayyān in chemistry, science, industry and associated fields in Europe over many centuries and relevant to the present day. References made by eminent English scientist to Geber as an Arabian chemist who resided before Rhazes (al-Rāzī) are examined and analysed. The Epilogue surmises and discusses this 2-volume series. The book demonstrates Jābir ibn Hayyān’s originality, dedication, skills, high standards, and professionalism, as well as his impact on chemistry, science, culture, civilisation, industry, the economy, and human progress. The role of chemistry in advancing science over one thousand years ago is also highlighted. Authored by a qualified and able archaeologist, historian of civilization, including science, sociologist and educationalist, contributing to knowledge and understanding, this well-referenced and well-illustrated several-hundred-page book takes the reader on a fascinating odyssey through a most formative period in the history of chemistry, science, industry and civilization. Written for those who study, teach and work in chemistry, science, industry and history, including the history of science, and members of the wider public.
Contents
Preface
List of illustrations
List of tables/charts
List of maps
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Part 1. Some Key Applications
Part 2. Paradigms and Approaches
Part 3. Professionalism
Part 4. Further Analysis
Part 5. Impact on Chemistry and Science in Europe
Part 6. Scientific Revolution
Epilogue
References
Appendix