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Oracle Bones, Stars, and Wheelbarrows: Ancient Chinese Science and Technology

By Frank Xavier Ross

Book information

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Year
1982
ISBN
0395320836, 0395549671
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10260932 bytes)
Edition
First
Pages
196\196
Topic
History
Time added
2020-06-24 10:57:29
Ancient ChinaChinachineseHistorySciencetechnology

Description

Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. "A dazzling parade of such unexpected items as the compass, stirrup, clock, and seismograph." -- Horn Book Front Cover Half Title Page Full Title Page Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Contents Silkroad & Maritime Trade Route (MAP) Introduction 1. Astronomy 2. Ancient Chinese Medicine 3. Physical and Biological Sciences Magnetism Mathematics Mechanical Counters Geography Biology Geology 4 . Ancient Chinese Technology Paper, Printing, Gunpowder, Compass Paper Printing Gunpowder Compass 5. Inventions, Inventions, Inventions 6. Engineering in Ancient China The Westward Travels of Ancient Chinese Science and Technology Major Dynasties, Additional Reading,Index Major Dynasties Additional Reading Index Back Cover

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