Book ID: CBB834340105

Thirty Great Inventions of China: From Millet Agriculture to Artemisinin (2020)

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The book presents thirty great Chinese inventions, both ancient and modern, which are original, distinct, have made outstanding contributions and had extensive influence in China and around the globe. It also clarifies the misunderstandings and provides a clear definition and classification of the evaluation criteria for great inventions. Each invention is presented with color pictures and comprehensive discussions. The book not only offers readers the fascinating stories behind the greatest inventions of all time from China, such as the compass, paper, and tea making & planting, but also allows them to be inspired by the great Chinese inventors’ inherent spirit of innovation and creativity.

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Authors & Contributors
Besky, Sarah
Jiang, Xiaoyuan
Xin Bai
Mauger, Matthew
Nierstrasz, Chris
Nayar, Sheila J.
Journals
Social Studies of Science
Science, Technology and Human Values
Science as Culture
Perspectives on Science
Nineteenth-Century Contexts
Kexue Jishu Zhexue Yanjiu (Studies in Philosophy of Science and Technology)
Publishers
Springer
Palgrave Macmillan
University of Chicago Press
University of California Press
Routledge
Reaktion Books
Concepts
Tea and tea industry
Agriculture
Technology and culture
Compasses
Economic botany; plant cultivation; horticulture
Technology and society
People
Galilei, Galileo
Fortune, Robert
Time Periods
Ancient
Song Dynasty (China, 960-1279)
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
19th century
17th century
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912)
Places
China
India
Great Britain
Roman Empire
South Asia
East Asia
Institutions
Dutch East India Company
British East India Company
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