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BL
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1018026
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b772396
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| Main Entry
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Temple, Robert K. G.
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| Title & Author
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The genius of China /\ Robert Temple.
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| Edition Statement
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3rd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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London :: Andre Deutsch,, 2007.
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| Page. NO
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288 pages :: illustrations (some color), maps (1 color) ;; 27 cm
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| ISBN
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0233002022
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: 9780233002026
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| Notes
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Previous edition: London: Prion, 2005.
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| Contents
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The West's debt to China -- Part 1. Agriculture -- Part 2. Astronomy and cartography -- Part 3. Engineering -- Part 4. Domestic and industrial technology -- Part 5. Medicine and health -- Part 6. Mathematics -- Part 7. Magnetism -- Part 8. The physical sciences -- Part 9. Transportation and exploration -- Part 10. Sound and music -- Part 11. Warfare -- Chinese dynasties -- General map of China -- Charts showing time lags between Chinese inventions and discoveries and their adoption or recognition by the West.
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| Abstract
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From the suspension bridge to the decimal system, China's contributions in engineering, medicine, maths, science, warfare, transportation and music helped inspire the West's agricultural and industrial revolutions. This title offers a look at the unparalleled achievements of ancient China later adopted by the West.
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Inventions-- China-- History.
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Science and civilization.
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Science-- China-- History.
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Technology-- China-- History.
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Civilization.
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Inventions.
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Science and civilization.
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Science.
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Technology.
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China, Civilization.
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China.
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| Dewey Classification
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609.51
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| LC Classification
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DS721.T46 2007
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