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Well, there is this, by Joseph Needham, in 7 volumes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Civilisation_in_China http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_C
by pradocchia 13y ago
Well, there is this, by Joseph Needham, in 7 volumes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Civilisation_in_China http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Civilisation_in_Chi...
If you have access to an academic library, they may have a copy.
- tokenadult 13y agoNeedham's book series is very interesting, but most professional historians who read ancient Chinese sources in the original language think that Needham engaged in huge amounts of axe-grinding to try to make his Marxist point about the development of science and technology in China.
- pradocchia 13y agoThat was an occupational hazard in Sinology for many years. Still, it's a great resource--the bibliography alone is a great resource.