Published December 27, 2014 | Version v1

Al-Biruni and the Mathematical Geography

  • 1. Politecnico di Torino

Description

Abu Raihan Al-Biruni (973 - 1048) is considered one of the intellectual giants of humankind. He was an astronomer, physicist and geographer, that distinguished himself as linguist and historian too. Here we discuss his major contributions to the mathematical geography of Middle Ages. 

Files

Sparavigna, A. (2014). Al-Biruni and the Mathematical Geography. PHILICA.COM Article number 443..pdf