Islam and Science: The data gap

@article{Butler2006IslamAS,
  title={Islam and Science: The data gap},
  author={Declan Butler},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2006},
  volume={444},
  pages={26-27}
}
  • D. Butler
  • Published 1 November 2006
  • Economics
  • Nature
Statistics on scientific investment and performance are lacking across the Muslim world. Declan Butler analyses the best of what is available. 
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