Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient China : The 'Zhou Bi Suan Jing'
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Needham Research Institute Studies
ISBN-10
0521035376
ISBN-13
9780521035378
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 18th, 2007
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
469 grams
Dimensions
24.60 x 18.70 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
History of mathematicsPopular sciencePopular astronomy & spacePopular astronomy and space
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This lucid account shows how Chinese astronomers worked in ancient times. It also shows how the Chinese imperial government made use of the work of astronomers, and explores the links between astronomy and politics.
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.
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