Science and Civilisation in China, Part 1, Physics: Physics and Physical Technology : Physics: 4 - Hardcover
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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.
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"[An] astonishing and enduring study...[Needham brings] depth of emotion and technical finesse to his task."
Jonathan Spence, New York Review of Books
"Perhaps the greatest single act of historical synthesis and intercultural communication ever attempted by one man."
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Science and Civilisation in China. Volume IV: 1, Physics and Physical Technology Part I: Physics.; With the collaboration of Wang Ling
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Science & Civilisation in China Volume IV : Part 1 - Physics - Part 2 - Mechanical Engineering - Part 3 - Civil Engineering and Nautics
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