Dr Needham's fourth volume traces the development of physics and physical technology in ancient and medieval... Læs mere
A reissue with a foreword and supplement, of a modern classic published in 1960. The invention of the mechanical clock was one of the... Læs mere
The historical civilization of China is, with the Indian and European-Semitic, one of the three greatest in the world, yet only relatively recently has any enquiry been begun into its achievements in science and technology.
First published in 1936, this book contains the text of the Terry Lectures for 1934–5, originally delivered at Yale University. Needham discusses the nature, deployment, and hierarchical... Læs mere
First published in 1959 as the second edition of a 1934 original, this book describes the Western history of embryology from prehistoric concepts of foetal growth through... Læs mere
Under the Yi dynasty in Korea a remarkable series of astronomical instruments, star-charts and clocks was created. In this volume, four distinguished historians of Asian science demonstrate the context, purpose, nature and specific workings of these early scientific instruments.
First published in 1969, this volume discusses the valuable social and intellectual influences which have flowed to Europe from South as well as East Asia.
The historical civilization of China is, with the Indian and European-Semitic, one of the three greatest in the world, yet only relatively recently has any enquiry been begun into its achievements in science and technology.
First published in 1969, this volume discusses the valuable social and intellectual influences which have flowed to Europe from South as well as East Asia.