The genius of China : 3,000 years of science, discovery & invention
Temple, Robert K. G.2007
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'The Genius of China' is based on the immense erudition and research of the late Dr. Joseph Needham, the world's foremost authority on Chinese science. The key discoveries of the modern world that were made in China are outlined.
Main title:
The genius of China : 3,000 years of science, discovery & invention / by Robert Temple ; introduction by Joseph Needham.
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Imprint:
London : Andre Deutsch, 2007.
Collation:
288 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), port. ; 27 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: London: Prion, 2005.Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction; Part 1 - Agriculture; Part 2 - Astronomy and Cartography; Part 3 - Engineering; Part 4 - Domestic and Industrial Technology; Part 5 - Medicine and Health; Part 6 - Mathematics; Part 7 - Magnetism; Part 8 - The Physical Sciences; Part 9 - Transportation and Exploration; Part 10 - Sound and Music; Part 11 - Warfare; Chinese dynasties; General map of China; Time lage chart.
ISBN:
9780233002026 (hbk)
Dewey class:
609.51609.51509.51
LC class:
DS721
Language:
English
BRN:
124241
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