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The Genius of China
Author | : Robert K. G. Temple |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1853752924 |
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An introduction to the achievements of ancient China.
The Genius of China
Author | : Robert Temple |
Publsiher | : Inner Traditions |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2007-11-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1594772177 |
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Revised, full-color illustrated edition of the multi-award-winning, international bestseller that charts the unparalleled and astounding achievement of ancient China • Brings to life one hundred Chinese “firsts” in the fields of agriculture, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, medicine, music, technology, and warfare • Based on the definitive work of the world’s most famous Sinologist, Joseph Needham (1900-1995), author of Science and Civilisation in China • Organized by field, invention, and discovery for ease of reference Undisputed masters of invention and discovery for 3,000 years, the ancient Chinese were the first to discover the solar wind and the circulation of the blood and even to isolate sex hormones. From the suspension bridge and the seismograph to deep drilling for natural gas, the iron plough, and the parachute, ancient China’s contributions in the fields of engineering, medicine, technology, mathematics, science, transportation, warfare, and music helped inspire the European agricultural and industrial revolutions. Since its original publication, The Genius of China has won five literary awards in America and been translated into 43 languages. Its Chinese edition, The Spirit of Chinese Invention, was approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education for use in connection with the national secondary curriculum in China. Based on the immense, authoritative scholarship of the late Joseph Needham, the world’s foremost scholar of Chinese science, and including a foreword by him, this revised full-color illustrated edition brings to life the spirit and excitement of the unparalleled achievements of ancient China.
The Genius of China
Author | : Robert K. G. Temple |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : China |
ISBN | : 0233004009 |
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'The Genius of China' is based on the immense erudition and research of the late Dr. Joseph Needham, the world's foremost authority on Chinese science. The key discoveries of the modern world that were made in China are outlined.
The Genius of China
Author | : Robert K. G. Temple |
Publsiher | : Touchstone Books |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : China |
ISBN | : 0671674072 |
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This beautifully illustrated survey of China's unparalleled scientific achievements is the only popular book of its kind, based on the landmark Science and Civilization in China by Joseph Needham, the world's leading authority on Chinese science.
The Genius of China
Author | : Robert Temple |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:955389245 |
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The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China Volume 5
Author | : Joseph Needham,Colin A. Ronan |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 388 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 052146773X |
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This fifth volume abridgement of Joseph Needham's monumental work is concerned with the staggering civil engineering feats made in early and medieval China.
Great Wall of China
Author | : Carla Mooney |
Publsiher | : Carson-Dellosa Publishing |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2015-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781634306096 |
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In Great Wall of China, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills