Joseph Needham
Historian of Chinese Science and Technology
Born
1900
125 years ago
Died
March 24th, 1995
29 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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