The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4
The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4
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Summary
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 powered by animals, man and other means.
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The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4 by Colin A Ronan
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 the greatest contributions the Chinese made to physics - the discovery of the magnetic compass.
"Those interested in the development of technology and science have found much to profit them in Joseph Needham's monumental history of science in ChinaThe abridged volumes of his work are still rich in detail, ably produced by Colin Ronan with Needham...A fascinating book." New Scientist
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521329958 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521329957 |
| Title | The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4 |
| Author | Colin A Ronan |
| Series | Shorter Science And Civilisation In China |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1994-06-24 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |