Science and civilisation in China

Contents: v.1. Introductory orientations. -v.2. History of scientific thought. -v.3. Mathematics and the sciences of heavens. -v.4. Physics and physical technology.-pt.1: Physics; pt.2. Mechanical engineering; pt.3. Civil engineering and nautics. - v.5. Chemistry and chemical technology; spagyrical discovery and invention; pt.1. Paper and printing; pt.2. Magisteries of gold and immortality; pt.3. Historical survey, from cinnabar elixirs to synthetic insulin; pt.4. Apparatus, theories and gifts. -v.6. Biology and biological technology; pt.3. Agro-industries and forestry

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Main Authors: Daniels, Christian, Menzies, Nicholas K., Needham, Joseph, Wang Ling, Lu Gwei-Djen, Ho Ping-Yü, Tsien, Tsuen Hsuin
Format: book biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: UK 1980
Subjects:Civilization, History of science, Scientific culture, Scientific innovations, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Forestry, Biotechnology,
Online Access:https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000055721
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