This book presents the first translation into English of the
full text of the Kaogong ji. This classic work, described by the
great scholar of the history of Chinese science and technology
Joseph Needham as "the most important document for the study of
ancient Chinese technology," dates from the fifth century BC and
forms part of the Zhouli (The Rites of the Zhou Dynasty), one of
the great Confucian classics. The text itself describes the
techniques of working and the technologies used by over twenty
different kinds of craftsmen and artificers, such as metal workers,
chariot makers, weapon makers, music instrument makers, potters and
master builders. This edition, besides providing the full text in
English, also provides a substantial introduction and other
supporting explanatory material, over one hundred illustrations of
ancient Chinese artefacts, and the original Chinese text
itself.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia |
Release date: |
August 2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Jun Wenren
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
228 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-53143-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Science: general issues >
History of science
|
LSN: |
0-415-53143-8 |
Barcode: |
9780415531436 |
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