Genius of China: 3000 Years of Science, Discovery & Invention - Softcover

Robert Temple

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0233004009 ISBN 13: 9780233004006

Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Based on the immense, authoritative scholarship of the late Dr Joseph Needham, the world's foremost scholar of Chinese science, and authorised by him, The Genius of China is a captivating introduction to the astounding and unparalleled achievements of ancient China. Undisputed masters of invention and discovery for 3,000 years, the Chinese were the first to discover the solar wind and the circulation of the blood and even isolate sex hormones. From the suspension bridge and the seismograph to deep drilling for natural gas, the iron plough and the parachute, Robert Temple captures the spirit and excitement of centuries of ingenuity in this highly accessible, lavishly illustrated volume.

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Genius of China Undisputed masters of invention and discovery for 3,000 years, the Chinese were the first to discover the solar wind and the circulation of the blood and even isolate sex hormones. This title offers an introduction to the astounding and unparalleled achievements of ancient China ranging from the suspension bridge to deep drilling for natural gas. Full description

About the Author:

Robert Temple is a Visiting Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science at Tsinghua University in Beijing - China's leading university. He was previously Visiting (Adjunct) Professor of Humanities, History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Louisville, has affiliations with the University of the Aegean in Greece and the Archaeological Sciences Institute of the Aegean at Alexandria, Egypt. He is the author of a series of classic investigations into archaeological mysteries, notably The Sirius Mystery and Netherworld.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0233004009
• ISBN 13: 9780233004006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288