A History of Science and Technology in China: The Agricultural Volume

Author: Dong Kaichen
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This volume is a specialized history that records and summarizes the development process and historical achievements of traditional Chinese agriculture. Following the inherent stages of China's agricultural history, the book is divided into four parts: Pre-Qin, Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming and Qing. On the premise of briefly describing the characteristics of each era, it focuses on exploring and analyzing historical documents, technical systems, and guiding principles. Based on a systematic summary of the unparalleled wealth of agricultural classics, it delves into the exquisite technological content known for its meticulous cultivation, and strives to explore the specific manifestations of the principle collectively referred to as the "Three Talents" theory in agricultural production. It aims to elucidate the rational factors and limitations of traditional Chinese agriculture, and emphasizes explaining the reasons why it has endured and continues to thrive to this day.