| Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 5, Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Physiological Alchemy Contributor(s): Needham, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521085748 ISBN-13: 9780521085748 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $284.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1983 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Technology & Engineering | History |
| Dewey: 509.51 |
| LCCN: 54004723 |
| Series: Chemistry & Chemical Technology PT. 5 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7.5" W x 9.9" (2.90 lbs) 608 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fifth volume of Dr Needham's immense undertaking, like the fourth, is subdivided into parts for ease of assimilation and presentation, each part bound and published separately. The volume as a whole covers the subjects of alchemy, early chemistry, and chemical technology (which includes military invention, especially gunpowder and rockets; paper and printing; textiles; mining and metallurgy; the salt industry; and ceramics). |
