Joseph Needham

Historian of Chinese Science and Technology

Joseph Needham - Historian of Chinese Science and Technology
Born

1900
125 years ago

Died

March 24th, 1995
30 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English historian and academic studied the history of Chinese science and technology. Played a significant role in bridging Eastern and Western scientific traditions through publications. Authored the multi-volume work 'Science and Civilisation in China,' which examined China's contributions to the development of various scientific disciplines. Developed a deep interest in the interplay between culture and science within a historical context.

Authored 'Science and Civilisation in China'

Promoted East-West intellectual exchange

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