Studies of Heaven and Earth in Ancient China

History of Science and Technology in China Volume 2

AvXiaoyuan Jiang

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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Focusing on the astronomy and geosciences in ancient China, this book discusses the scientific developments and achievements in the past 5000 years, including the ancient Chinese calendar and Yellow River harnessing as well as topics such as military geography and ancient earthquake prediction. This book is the second volume in the series History of Science and Technology in China. History of Science and Technology in China is the first series with high academic values on general history of Chinese science and technology, with contributions by top-notch scholars in this field. This 5-volume work provides an encyclopedic historical panorama of Chinese scientific and technological development. It unfolds the history of Chinese science and technology through a clarified timeline from as early as the far ancient times to the very present. This work consists of five volumes: Origins of Chinese Sciences, Ancient Chinese Studies of Heaven and Earth, High Tide of Chinese Sciences, Theoretical and Technological Development, and Western Influences.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-06-03
Mått:155 x 235 x 33 mm
Vikt:1 130 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:History of Science and Technology in China
Antal sidor:521
Förlag:Springer Verlag, Singapore
ISBN:9789811578403
Originaltitel:经天纬地

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Xiaoyuan Jiang, Dean of the Institute of science history and science and culture, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Ancient Chinese Astronomical Observations and Chinese Calendar.- Seasonal Phenology: Ancient Chinese Calendar, Its Nature and Function.- Liu Xin and Ancient astronomical historical chronology in Ancient Times.- Chronograph in Ancient China.- Chinese Ancient Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering Measurement Technology.- Pan Jixun and Ancient Plans of Yellow River Harnessing.- Chinese Ancient Concepts of Land Center.- Houfeng Seismograph: Chinese Ancient Earthquake Prediction.- Ancient Chinese Geography and Opinions of Natural Disasters.- Opinions of World Geography in Ancient China .- Opinions of Military Geography in Ancient China.- Maps and Surveys in Ancient China.- Dujiangyan Irrigation System: A Water Conservancy Project with Cultural Charm and Creativity.- China Grand Canal Project and Its Scientific and Technological Achievements

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