Science and Civilisation in China Volume 4, Physics and Physical Technology; Part 1, Physics

Joseph Needham, "Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4, Physics and Physical Technology; Part 1, Physics"
English | 1962 | pages: 481 | ISBN: 0521058023 | PDF | 104,6 mb
Dr Needham’s fourth volume traces the development of physics and physical technology in ancient and medieval China. It is conveniently divided into three separate parts, the present volume, IV:1, dealing with physics as such, IV:2 with mechanical engineering and IV:3 with civil engineering and nautics.