Science and Civilisation in China |
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| Editor:
| Robinson, Kenneth Girdwood |
| Introduction by:
| Elvin, Mark |
| Contribution by:
| Huang, Ray |
| Author:
| Needham, Joseph |
| Series title: | Science and Civilisation in China Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-08732-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2004 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $199.00 |
Book Description:
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Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China series caused a seismic shift in western perceptions of China. But why did the scientific and industrial revolutions not happen in China? In the concluding volume of this series, Needham reflects on this question and gives fascinating insights into his great intellectual quest.
Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China series caused a seismic shift in western perceptions of China. But why did the scientific and industrial revolutions not happen in China? In the concluding volume of this series, Needham reflects on this question and gives fascinating insights into his great intellectual quest.