International standard book number
052105799X
Shelfmark
CS.1306.1
Author
Title
Science and civilisation in China by Joseph Needham... With the research assistance of Wang Ling... Vol. 1 Introductory Orientations.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1988.
Physical description
xxxviii, 318p plates : ill. (maps) ; 26cm.
Series statement
(Science and civilisation in China Vol. 1)
Note
2 maps on folded leaves attached to inside back cover.
Note
Sections 1-7 of Science and civilisation in China.
Note
Includes bibliographies.
Formatted contents note
Contents: List of illustrations; List of tables; Contents of the subsequent volumes of 'Science and Civilisation in China'; 1. Preface; 2. Plan of the work; 3. Bibliographical notes; 4. Geographical introduction; 5. Historical introduction: I. The pre-imperial phase; 6. Historical introduction: II. The empire of all under heaven; 7. Conditions of travel of scientific ideas and techniques between China and Europe; Bibliographies; General index.
Provenance
Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.
Provenance
Vol. I signed by Joseph Needham.
Binding
Hardback with dust-jacket.
Subject
Science and civilization.
Subject
Science History China.
Subject
Technology History China.
Subject
Learning and scholarship China.
Subject
China Civilization.
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Introductory orientations
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England Cambridge.
Identifier
B16828