Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics
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.
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Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics
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.
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Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics

Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics

by Joseph Needham
Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics

Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics

by Joseph Needham

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521058025
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 01/01/1962
Series: Science and Civilisation in China
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 468
Product dimensions: 8.19(w) x 12.20(h) x 1.81(d)

Table of Contents

List of illustrations; List of tables; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Author's note; 26. Physics; Bibliographies; General index.
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