Isbn: 9780521292863 - the Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 1 (37 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. First Paperback Edition; Reprint. B&W Illustrations and Maps; 326 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Scuff marks to exterior edge of pages. Creasing to spine. Protective plastic around paper covers has reinforced covers. No markings on text pages or major defects. Yellowing (light) to pages and covers.; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Paperback edition. 23 x 15 cm. Octavo. 326pp. An abridgement of volumes I and Ii of the original. Illustrations, bibliography index. Some creasing to spine. Name stamp on foredge and inside front and back cover.

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Condition: Good. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0521292867.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 326 p. Book.

Condition: OTTIMO USATO. IED. Da revisionare INGLESE Libro usato che à già stato letto, ma in condizioni ottime. Nessun danno evidente alle coperte, potrebbe presentare minimi segni di usura alle copertine e alle pagine. Nessuna pagina mancante o strappata, nessuna sottolineatura/evidenziazione di testo nà scritte ai margini. La foto corrisponde al libro in vendita. Altre foto su richiesta. Numero pagine 326.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China is a monumental piece of scholarship which breaks new ground in presenting to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late seventeenth century. It is a vast work, necessarily more suited to the scholar and research worker than the general reader. This paperback version, abridged and re-written by Colin Ronan, makes this extremely important study accessible to a wider public. The present book covers the material treated in volumes I and II of Dr Needham's original work. The reader is introduced to the country of China, its history, geography and language, and an account is given of how scientific knowledge travelled between China and Europe. The major part of the book is then devoted to the history of scientific thought in China itself. Beginning with ancient times, it describes the milieu in which arose the schools of the Confucians, Taoists, Mohists, Logicians and Legalists. We are thus brought on to the fundamental ideas which dominated scientific thinking in the Chinese Middle Ages, to the doctrines of the Two Forces (Yin and Yang) and the Five Elements (wu hsing), to the impact of the sceptical tradition and Buddhist and Neo-Confucian thought.…

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Condition: very good. no dustjacket. 8vo pp.326. book.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Mint. Reprint. This mint unread copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The text block is tight white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China is a monumental piece of scholarship which breaks new ground in presenting to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late seventeenth century. It is a vast work, necessarily more suited to the scholar and research worker than the general reader. This paperback version, abridged and re-written by Colin Ronan, makes this extremely important study accessible to a wider public. The present book covers the material treated in volumes I and II of Dr Needham's original work. The reader is introduced to the country of China, its history, geography and language, and an account is given of how scientific knowledge travelled between China and Europe. The major part of the book is then devoted to the history of scientific thought in China itself. Beginning with ancient times, it describes the milieu in which arose the schools of the Confucians, Taoists, Mohists, Logicians and Legalists. We are thus brought on to the fundamental ideas which dominated scientific thinking in the Chinese Middle Ages, to the doctrines of the Two Forces (Yin and Yang) and the Five Elements (wu hsing), to the impact of the sceptical tradition and Buddhist and Neo-Confucian thought. Ref SS 7.…

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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Standard paperback binding. Just some light shelf wear. - Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China is a monumental piece of scholarship which breaks new ground in presenting to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late seventeenth century. It is a vast work, necessarily more suited to the scholar and research worker than the general reader. This paperback version, abridged and re-written by Colin Ronan, makes this extremely important study accessible to a wider public. The present book covers the material treated in volumes I and II of Dr Needham's original work. The reader is introduced to the country of China, its history, geography and language, and an account is given of how scientific knowledge travelled between China and Europe. The major part of the book is then devoted to the history of scientific thought in China itself. Beginning with ancient times, it describes the milieu in which arose the schools of the Confucians, Taoists, Mohists, Logicians and Legalists. We are thus brought on to the fundamental ideas which dominated scientific thinking in the Chinese Middle Ages, to the doctrines of the Two Forces (Yin and Yang) and the Five Elements (wu hsing), to the impact of the sceptical tradition and Buddhist and Neo-Confucian thought. Size: Octavo. 340 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science & Technology; Asia - Civilization; Asian Studies - East Asia - China; General & Miscellaneous Chinese History; Medicine & Health. ISBN: 0521292867. ISBN/EAN: 9780521292863. Library of Congress No: 77082513. Dewey Code: 509/.51. Inventory No: 92382.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. This text presents to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late 17th century. Series: Shorter Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 340 pages, 24 b/w illus. 5 maps 18 tables. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 516. . 1980. Abridged. Paperback. . . . .…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A wonderful classic. pp.ix.map.326. Nice condition; contemporary archival sleeve, so rather well preserved.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. pp. 340, 5 Maps, Index.

Condition: New. This text presents to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late 17th century. Series: Shorter Science and Civilisation in China. Num Pages: 340 pages, 24 b/w illus. 5 maps 18 tables. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 516. . 1980. Abridged. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…