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Dr Joseph Needham's book, "Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 1," is a highly acclaimed work that explores the achievements of Chinese science and technology. It is praised by experts in both the East and West, as well as general readers. The book is based on thorough research and includes numerous illustrations, showcasing a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. This first volume serves as an introduction to the topic, covering the structure of the Chinese language, the geography and history of China, and the scientific exchanges between Europe and East Asia over the centuries.
Dr Joseph Needham's account of the Chinese achievement in science and technology will stand as one of the great works of our time. It has been acclaimed by specialists in both East and West and also by readers with wider and more general interests. The text, based on research of a high critical quality, is supported by many hundreds of illustrations and is imbued with a warm appreciation of China. Volume I is an introductory volume, in which Dr Needham prepares his readers for the study of a whole human culture. He begins by examining the structure of the Chinese language; he reviews the geography of China and the long history of its people, and discusses the scientific contacts which have occurred throughout the centuries, between Europe and East Asia.
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