The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 2 by Colin A. Ronan (Author)

The Shorter Science And Civilisation In China: Volume 2

Cambridge University Press
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This second volume looks in detail at the early Chinese contributions to the sciences. The book begins with mathematics and goes on to discuss the sciences of astronomy, meteorology and the Earth sciences. It closes with a description of some aspects of Chinese physics, including the wave theory, metrology, statics, hydrostatics, heat, light and sound.


  • | By (Author): Colin A. Ronan
  • | Series: Shorter Science and Civilisation in China
  • | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • | Publication Date: Jun 20, 1985
  • | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
  • | Number of Pages: 472 pages
  • | Language: Not available
  • | Binding: Paperback|Softback
  • | ISBN-10: 0007233485
  • | ISBN-13: 9780521315364
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By (Author):
Colin A. Ronan
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date:
Jun 20, 1985
Series:
Shorter Science and Civilisation in China
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Number of pages:
472 pages
Binding:
Paperback|Softback
Language:
Not available
ISBN-13:
9780521315364