The Man Who Loved China
The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom (P.S.)
by:
Simon Winchester
in:
Asian History
Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Joseph Needham, a British biochemist who became fascinated with Chinese civilization and undertook the monumental task of documenting China's history of science and technology. It details his travels and research which led to the creation of the seminal work "Science and Civilisation in China," revealing the vast and often underappreciated contributions of Chinese innovation to the world.
Key points:
1. Joseph Needham: A British biochemist who extensively studied and documented China's scientific and technological history.
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