Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics

Joseph Needham author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:1st Jan '62

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Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics cover

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.

"[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

ISBN: 9780521058025

Dimensions: 310mm x 208mm x 46mm

Weight: 1230g

468 pages