History of Science and Technology in Tibet

Author: Ni Zhifu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Based on extensive material collection, this book employs the methodology of historical materialism, adheres to the principle of unifying history and logic, and presents the content in the actual chronological order of historical and human cognitive development. The book separately discusses ancient Tibetan astronomy and calendrical calculations, ancient Tibetan mathematics, ancient Tibetan medicine, ancient Tibetan animal husbandry techniques, ancient Tibetan agricultural techniques, ancient Tibetan metallurgical techniques and other technologies, ancient Tibetan handicraft techniques, ancient Tibetan construction techniques, ancient Tibetan textile techniques, ancient Tibetan papermaking, printing, and Thangka painting techniques, as well as modern Tibetan water conservancy and power technologies, surveying and mapping technologies. It comprehensively lists the major events in ancient Tibetan science and technology (from the Neolithic Age to 1951). At the end of the book, there are appendices on the historical evolution of ancient Tibetan technological levels, a comparative table of Tibetan and Chinese era names and Common Era dates, and Tibetan variant names (archaic terms) for years, months, and days. Additionally, some color illustrations explaining the development of Tibetan regional technological history are included. Based on its categorized discussions, the book offers preliminary insights into the formation, characteristics, stages, and systems of ancient Tibetan science and technology, making it of significant academic value. This book is suitable for researchers in the history of science and technology, science and technology professionals, and other researchers studying Tibetan issues.