Science and civilisation in China. Vol. 4: Physics and physical technology., Part 1. Physics

Joseph Needham, Ling Wang, Kenneth Robinson

ISBN 10: 0521058023 / ISBN 13: 9780521058025

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 1962

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xxxiv, 434 pages : illustrations, plates ; 26 cm.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Science and civilisation in China. Vol. 4: Physics and physical technology., Part 1. Physics
• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date de parution: 1962
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0521058023
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780521058025
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Fine
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • China
  • Science

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Synopsis

Dr Needham's fourth volume traces the development of physics and physical technology in ancient and medieval China. It is conveniently divided into three separate parts, the present volume, IV:1, dealing with physics as such, IV:2 with mechanical engineering and IV:3 with civil engineering and nautics.

Revue de presse

"[An] astonishing and enduring study...[Needham brings] depth of emotion and technical finesse to his task."
Jonathan Spence, New York Review of Books

"Perhaps the greatest single act of historical synthesis and intercultural communication ever attempted by one man."
Laurence Picken, Cambridge University