Christopher Cullen

Broschiertes Buch

Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient China

The 'Zhou Bi Suan Jing'

Beschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 503g
• ISBN-13: 9780521035378
• ISBN-10: 0521035376
• Artikelnr.: 21487410