Christopher Cullen,
Christopher (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) Cullen
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2007
9780521035378
Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient China
The 'Zhou Bi Suan Jing'
Specificaties
Paperback, 256 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9780521035378
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Needham Research Ins
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
This translation of an ancient Chinese book on astronomy (which is believed to date back to the first century AD) provides the non-specialist with a lucid account of how Chinese astronomers did their work in ancient times. The book also shows how the Chinese imperial government made use of and supported the work of astronomers, and explores the links between astronomy and politics. It will be of equal interest to historians of science and those studying the history of Chinese culture.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521035378
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:256
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Needham Research Ins
Inhoudsopgave
Preface; 1. The background of the Zhou bi; 2. The Zhou bi and its contents; 3. The origins of the work; 4. The later history of the Zhou bi; Zhou bi suan jing: translation; Appendices; References and bibliography; Index.