Completed around the late Ming and early Qing dynasties periods, Tian Gong Kai Wu (《天工开物》) incorporated the essence of Chinese agricultural production and handicraft and marked a peak in the history of Chinese technology. This chapter is going to introduce the book in detail, including historical background, scientific mindset and methods, historical importance, and influence of the book.
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