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Importance of Book and Library During Buyid Dynasty and its Role in Production and Expansion of Science and Knowledge
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Mohsen Parvish   |
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Abstract: (3278 Views) |
Historical researches and studies consider Buyid period as the epoch of flourishing of science and development of culture and civilization in Iran. This article investigates the importance of book and library in this period. The article highlights three major factors for development of knowledg in this era. First, providing scientific and welfare facilities for scientists in libraries and colleges by amirs, ministers and rich donators; second, the wide and active presence and interaction of scientists from different religions and nations in the scientific places and libraries; and third, accessibility of all sources in public or private libraries to public and all who were interested in various scientific fields. Also, it is worth mentioning that the possibility of daily use of all these sources was another effective element in accelerating scientific productions.
The paper concludes that interest and support of scientific activities and establishment of libraries and colleges by many of officials, scientists and religious scholars of this period led in flourishing and developing of science and expansion of knowledge in this era.
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| Keywords: book, library, the Buyids, Buyid’s ministers, Buyid’s scientists, science, development, scientific production |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Islamic History
Received: 2017/08/31 | Accepted: 2017/08/31 | Published: 2017/08/31 | ePublished: 2017/08/31
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