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Needham, Joseph (6) Volumes of "Science and Civilization in China"

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Needham, Joseph (6) Volumes of "Science and Civilization in China"

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Published by Cambridge at The University Press, Includes Vol.I "Introductory Orientations" Printed 1965, Vol.II "History of Scientific Thought" Printed 1962, Vol. III "Mathematics and The Science of The Heavens and The Earth", Vol. IV:1 "Physics and Physical Technology", Vol. V:2 Chemistry and Chemical Technology", Vol.V:3 "Chemistry and Chemical Technology",