Reading Darwin in Arabic, 1860-1950
Marwa Elshakry's Reading Darwin in Arabic, 1860-1950 delves into the translation and interpretation of Darwin's evolutionary theories in the Arab world. It explores how these ideas were debated and integrated into local intellectual traditions from the late 19th to mid-20th century, bridging science and cultural history.
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Reading Darwin in Arabic, 1860-1950 by Marwa Elshakry examines the reception and adaptation of Darwinian thought in the Arab world over nearly a century.
The work traces the translation efforts and intellectual discussions that shaped how evolutionary ideas were understood and critiqued in Arabic.
It highlights the interplay between science, religion, and culture in this historical period.
Through detailed analysis, the book offers insights into the global spread of scientific concepts beyond Western contexts.
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