Description
Simon Winchester masterfully chronicles the extraordinary life of Joseph Needham, a brilliant Cambridge biochemist who became captivated by China and dedicated his life to uncovering its profound technological contributions to the world. Driven by a conviction that Chinese ingenuity predated Western advancements, Needham embarked on ambitious expeditions, meticulously documenting innovations from printing and the compass to gunpowder and paper. This sweeping narrative explores not only Needham's groundbreaking scholarship but also his unconventional personal life, revealing a man of immense curiosity and intellectual daring. "The Man Who Loved China" is an unforgettable journey into the heart of a complex civilization and the remarkable individual who bridged two worlds.
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paperback
Harper
Published Jan 1, 2008
316 pages
ISBN: 9780060884598
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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