Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics Contributor(s): Needham, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521058023 ISBN-13: 9780521058025 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $214.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1962 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Technology & Engineering | History |
Dewey: 509.51 |
LCCN: 54004723 |
Series: Science and Civilisation in China |
Physical Information: 1.34" H x 7.6" W x 9.9" (2.45 lbs) 468 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |