Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 4, Physics and Physical Technology, Part 2, Mechanical Engineering: Physics and Physical Technology Vol 4 by Joseph Needham - 2000

Cambridge University Press, 1965-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Bound in publisher's 1/3 black cloth over pictorial boards. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Stains on outer on edge. lv, 759 p. Illustrations. 25 cm. Zhongguo ke xue ji shu shi.

Cambridge University Press, 1965-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Generally clean. Dust jacket taped to book. Owner's name on front end page. LV, 759 pages, illustrations. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. 2020. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Small 4to. Bright, clean copy in fine dj. Very Good. (Subject: History of Science).

Cambridge University Press. Used - Like New. 2020. First Edition. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. 4to. lv & 759 pp. Illustrated. 7th printing of 1965 edition. Fine. Dust Jacket is Like New. (Subject: History of Science).

Cambridge University Press. New. 2020. First Edition. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. 4to. lv & 759 pp. Illustrated. New. Dust Jacket is Like New. (Subject: China).

Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. 2020. First Edition. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Quarto. lv & 759 pp. Ex-Library with markings and labels. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Altogether sound. Good. (Subject: History of Science).

Cambridge University Press, 1965-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Cambridge University Press, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Missing. 8x2x10. Cambridge, 1965. First edition. Very good. No dust jacket. Dust jacket flaps laid in: "Dr. Needham approaches this vast subject by way of discussion of the basic elements of all machines, and then moves to an analysis of the fundamental types of machine found in Chinese books and iconographic tradition. This enables him to set up a balance-sheet of transmissions between East and West. Then sets forth on a full-scale study of land transport, discussing in turn vehicles and types of harness. Animal traction is seen as a major source of power. The other is water. Chinese hydraulic engineering is one of the wonders of the world...the impulse behind Dr. Needham's writings is the desire to...correct the grievously distorted Western notion of the Chinese as otherworldly, un-scientific, anti-technological. What began as an attempt to set the record to rights has developed into one of the most remarkable works of… Read More

Cambridge Univ Pr, 1965. Hardcover. New. 816 pages. 12.00x8.25x2.75 inches.