About this title: Three previous volumes of this series by Colin Ronan are each available in hardback as well as paperback. Volume I introduces the reader to the country of China: its history, geography and language. The major part of this book is devoted to the history of scientific thought in China itself. In Volume II, the first section deals with mathematics, and this is followed by a section dealing with mathematics. Then follow sections on astronomy, meteorology and the earth sciences. The volume closes with a description of various aspects of Chinese physics. Volume III looks in some detail at one of ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
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Edition: Abridged. Assumed First--no printing numbers given.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521329958ISBN:0521329957
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Several tiny edge wrinkles in the dust jacket, otherwise in clean, mint condition. Barely visible, light dent to top front cover edge, otherwise book is in mint condition. Clean throughout with no markings or soiling. A tight... First edition. Black cloth over boards; sewn binding; 23 cm.; xv; 334 pages; 141 figures; bibliography; index. This is an abridgement of Joseph Needham's original text. The book appears never to have been read. A choice copy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521329958ISBN:0521329957
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521329958ISBN:0521329957
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 9.02 by.94 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing)(352 pages) three previous volumes of this series by colin ronan are each available in hardback as well as paperback. volume i introduces the reader to the country of china: its history, geography and language. the major part of this book is devoted to the history of scientific thought in china itself. in volume ii, the first section deals with mathematics, and this is followed by a section ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: New. Digesting the main sections of Volume IV of Dr. Needham's magnum opus, this book is concerned with the immense advances made in early and medieval China in mechanical engineering. It discusses in simple but eminently readable terms the status of engi... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: New. This work is concerned with the advances made in mechanical engineering in early and medieval China. It discusses in simple and readable terms the status of engineers, their tools and materials, then basic mechanical principles, followed by machinery... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
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Edition: ABRIDGED ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: New. Digesting the main sections of Volume IV of Dr. Needham's magnum opus, this book is concerned with the immense advances made in early and medieval China in mechanical engineering. It discusses in simple but eminently readable terms the status of engineers, their tools and materials, then basic mechanical principles, followed by machinery powered by animals, man and even by steam, vehicles for land transport, six centuries of hidden clockwork, windmills and aeronautics. Since China was far ... read more
Edition: ABRIDGED ED
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Digesting the main sections of Volume IV of Dr. Needham's magnum opus, this book is concerned with the immense advances made in early and medieval China in mechanical engineering. It discusses in simple but eminently readable terms the status of engineers, their tools and materials, then basic mechanical principles, followed by machinery ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: Good. 0521338735 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521338738ISBN:0521338735
Description: Very Good. 0521338735 Average used book, may have price sticker on front cover. Shows some shelfwear on the edges. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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