The Shorter Science and Civilisation In China

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1978. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Small plain label inside cover.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986. Paperback. ix, 298p., paperback, 6x9 inches. Illustrated profusely with diagrams, drawings, and b&w photographs. Bottom right corner bumped, else very good.

Cambridge University Press, 1978. Hardcover. Near Fine. This volume contains volumes I and II of the major series. A lovely copy in like jacket under fresh mylar.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Cambridge University Press. DJ in archival cover. Stated first published. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1994.

Cambridge University Press CUP , pp. 312 . Papeback. New.

Cambridge University Press. Stated First Published. . Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1986.

Paperback / softback. New. This third volume of Colin Ronan's abridgement of Joseph Needham's monumental work is devoted to Chinese contributions to nautical science and technology

Cambridge University Press, 1993 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Volume 1 only. Minor shelf wear. Remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. Index. xi, 326 pp..

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Reprint. paperback. very good/no dustjacket. 8vo. pp.326

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: An Abridgement of Joseph Needham's Original Text.

Cambridge University Press, 1978. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paperback / softback. New. 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… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New. This work is concerned with the advances made in mechanical engineering in early and medieval China. It discusses in simple and readable terms the status of engineers, their tools and materials, then basic mechanical principles, followed by machinery powered by animals, man and other means.

Paperback / softback. New. This text presents to the Western reader a detailed and coherent account of the development of science, technology and medicine in China from the earliest times until the advent of the Jesuits and the beginnings of modern science in the late 17th century.

Paperback / softback. New. This fifth volume of Colin Ronan's abridgement of Joseph Needham's monumental work is concerned with the staggering civil engineering feats made in early and medieval China. This book helps to provide many clues as to the influence of Chinese innovation on Western engineering trends.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 1.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 1994. Paperback. New. abridged ed edition. 350 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.