Science and Civilisation in China. Vol.5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Pt.5, Spagyrical Discovery and Invention

Science and Civilisation in China. Vol.5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Pt.5, Spagyrical Discovery and Invention Physiological Alchemy - Science and Civilisation in China

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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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Book information

ISBN: 9780521085748
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 609.51
DEWEY edition: 19
Language: English
Number of pages: 574
Weight: 1346g
Height: 255mm
Width: 197mm
Spine width: 40mm