China has given birth to numerous scientific and technological inventions, and for many centuries led the world in such innovations. Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China – not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. Ancient Chinese Inventions provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the many inventions to which China can lay claim, from the aforementioned seminal discoveries to mining technology, the production of silk and ceramics, and brilliant advances in astronomy, mathematics and medicine.
By:
Yinke Deng Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 300g ISBN:9780521186926 ISBN 10: 0521186927 Series:Introductions to Chinese Culture Pages: 162 Publication Date:11 April 2011 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. The four major inventions; 2. Other major inventions (I); 3. Other major inventions (II); 4. Other major inventions (III); 5. Miscellaneous smart inventions; 6. Classical works of science; Appendix: a brief chronology of China's history.
Yinke Deng, a graduate of Peking University, is a writer, editor and member of the Chinese Writers' Association. He has published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction in China.