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Science and Civilisation in China. Vol.5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology

Science and Civilisation in China. Vol.5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology - Science and Civilisation in China

Hardback (27 Sep 1974)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The fifth volume of Dr Needham's immense undertaking, like the fourth, is subdivided into parts for ease of assimilation and presentation, each part bound and published separately. The volume as a whole covers the subjects of alchemy, early chemistry, and chemical technology (which includes military invention, especially gunpowder and rockets; paper and printing; textiles; mining and metallurgy; the salt industry; and ceramics).

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Cambridge University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780521085717
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 609.51
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 510
Weight: 1485g
Height: 254mm
Width: 200mm
Spine width: 40mm