Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient China

The 'Zhou Bi Suan Jing'

AvChristopher Cullen

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del 1 i serien Needham Research Institute Studies

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-01-18
Mått:187 x 246 x 13 mm
Vikt:469 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Needham Research Institute Studies
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521035378

Utforska kategorier

Astronomi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Recensioner i media

'… Cullen provides a lucid and highly readable survey of the development of Chinese cosmography … All this and more is set forth in a jargon-free style accessible to the general reader while at the same time satisfying the demands of the specialist for comprehensive and informative references and Chinese characters.' The Journal of Asian Studies

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; 1. The background of the Zhou bi; 2. The Zhou bi and its contents; 3. The origins of the work; 4. The later history of the Zhou bi; Zhou bi suan jing: translation; Appendices; References and bibliography; Index.