Li Yuese and the Illustrated Dictionary of Ancient Chinese Civilization

Author: Wang Qian Guo Zhong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Joseph Needham fundamentally changed the way scholars and scientists evaluated the history of Chinese culture, Chinese science, and Chinese medical history in his works, understanding Chinese civilization as an indispensable part of the common cultural heritage of humanity. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest Western experts on China in the 20th century. The legendary life of Joseph Needham and his monumental series A History of Chinese Science and Technology are miracles of world cultural history in the 20th century, deeply inspiring countless Chinese scientists and scholars with their unique charm. Since the 1980s, Chinese scholars have begun comprehensive research on him. This book presents a full picture of Joseph Needham's legendary life with a wealth of images related to him and ancient Chinese civilization, precious archival materials, and numerous domestic and international reviews. It particularly highlights his major experiences and outstanding contributions in aiding wartime China, providing academia with detailed historical materials of significant documentary value. This book is suitable for researchers in the fields of the history of science, cultural history, and the history of philosophy.