Printing press | Science and Islam
Jim Al-Khalili looks at how the printing press shifted the centres of scientific research from East to West.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 6'14''
- Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Science and Islam
- Episode: The Power of Doubt
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