A Brief History of Science and Technology in the 20th Century (Second Edition, Volumes 1 and 2) — China National Publications

Author: Li Peishan / Xu Liangying, Editors
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Publish Date: 2004-05-26
Features: This book is divided into two parts with 32 chapters, along with an "Introduction" and "Conclusion." The first part outlines the development history of various basic disciplines, while the second part primarily introduces important emerging technologies and the development history of some basic technologies. The entire book aims to clarify the process of scientific and technological development from the late 19th century to the 1990s, particularly outlining the origins and developments of major achievements. It also explores the relationship between science and society, economy, politics, as well as the laws of scientific development, filling some gaps in this field within China in certain aspects.