Science and civilisation in china: volume 7, the social background, part 2, general conclusions and reflections
Auteur :
Needham, Joseph
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521087322
Date de publication :
22 juil. 2004
Dimensions :
25,4 x 19,8 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
861 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Joseph Needham's Science and Civilisation in China series caused a seismic shift in western perceptions of China. But why did the scientific and industrial revolutions not happen in China? In the concluding volume of this series, Needham reflects on this question and gives fascinating insights into his great intellectual quest.