Japanese history of science

Author: (Japan) Sugiura Isamu
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: This book comprehensively discusses the history of Japan's scientific and technological development, with particular emphasis on the development of modern Japanese technology. As is well known, Japanese culture has evolved by introducing, assimilating, and creating upon advanced Chinese and Western cultures, and the same applies to science and technology. The greatest feature of this book is incorporating the history of science and technology into general history, exploring the reasons for technological development from the perspectives of politics, society, thought, and culture.