Astronomy and Mathematics in Ancient China: The 'Zhou Bi Suan Jing' (Needham Research Institute Studies, Series Number 1) (Volume 0)
Product details
| Management number | 236849396 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$27.20 | Model Number | 236849396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
This is a study and translation of the Zhou bi suan jing, a Chinese work on astronomy and mathematics that reached its final form around the first century AD. The author provides the first easily accessible introduction to the developing mathematical and observational practices of ancient Chinese astronomers and shows how the generation and validation of knowledge about the heavens in Han dynasty China related closely to developments in statecraft and politics. This book will be fascinating reading for scholars in the history of science, Chinese history, and astronomy. Read more
Bestseller ranking
History
Customers who viewed this product also viewed
Ethiopia & Djibouti
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form