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Ibn al-Haytham: An Answer to Multicultural Science Teaching?

Describes the major contributions to optics of Ibn al-Haytham, prolific Arab scientist. Recent partial translation of his "Book of Optics" enables an accounting of his work and provides the opportunity to connect this historical personage and his contributions to the current debates on multicultural science teaching. Contains 18 references. (DDR)

• Author/Creator: Bettany, Laurence
• Date Published: Jul
• Journal/Secondary Title: Physics Education
• Number: 4
• Volume: 30
• Year: 1995

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Interdisciplinary Approach
• Subject: Science History

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