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The Genius of China: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery, and Invention

Name: The Genius of China: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery, and Invention
Brand: Simon & Schuster
SKU: ByrdShop_0671620282
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hardcover – January 1, 1986

by Temple, Robert;Needham, Joseph

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ISBN-13: 9780671620288 ISBN-10: 0671620282

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Binding

hardcover

Published

January 1, 1986

Weight

2.1 lbs

Dimensions

2.80×19.30×24.90 cm

About this book

The Genius of China: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery, and Invention by Temple, Robert;Needham, Joseph. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780671620288.

This title offers a captivating look at the unparalleled achievements of ancient China later adopted by the West. From the suspension bridge to the decimal system, Chinas contributions in engineering, medicine, maths, science, warfare, transportation and music helped inspire the Wests agricultural and industrial revolutions. Based on the immense scholarship of the late Dr. Joseph Needham - the worlds foremost sinologist - Robert Temple now captures the spirit and excitement of centuries of ingenuity in this highly accessible, lavishly illustrated volume.