A History of Chinese Science and Technology (Voulumes 1, 2 & 3) presents 44 individual lectures, beginning with Ancient Chinese Science and Technology in the Process of Human Civilizations and An Overview of Ancient Chinese Science and Technology, and continuing with in-depth discussions of several issues in the history of science and the Needham Puzzle, interspersed with topics on Astronomy, Arithmetic, Agriculture, and Medicine, The Four Great Inventions, and various technological areas closely related to clothing, food, shelter, and transportation. This book is the most authoritative work on the history of Chinese Science and Technology. It is the Winner of the China Book Award, the Shanghai Book Award (1st prize), and the China Classics International (State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of The People’s Republic of China) and offers an essential resource for academic researchers and non-experts alike.
It originated with a series of 44 lectures presented to top Chinese leaders, which received very positive feedback. Written by top Chinese scholars in their respective fields from the Institute for the History of Nature Sciences, Chinese Academic Sciences and many other respected Chinese organizations, the book is intended for scientists, researchers and postgraduate students working in the history of science, philosophy of science and technology, and related disciplines.
Yongxiang Lu is a professor, former president and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Mục lục
Architecture Technology.- Mining and Metallurgical Technology.- Mechanical Technology.- Water Conservancy Technology.- Communication Technology.- Military Technology.- Conclusion.
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Prof. Yongxiang Lu, was born in April 1942, graduated from Machinery Department of Zhejiang University in China, received doctor degree in Engineering Science at Aachen Industrial University of Germany. President and academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), member of Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and Vice Chairman of National Congress of China.
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