Origins of Chinese Science and Technologytraces the intriguing legends and scientific explorations of the Chinese people. Find out about the Four Great Inventions that shaped the Chinese civilisation and explore the amazing breadth of Chinese inventiveness in fields ranging from mathematics and astronomy to geography and agriculture.
Prologue
Four Great Inventions
Compass
Paper-Making
Gunpowder
Printing
Astronomy
Theories on the Structure of the Universe
Methods of Dividing the Starry Sky
Astronomical Observations
Astronomical Instruments
Calendars
Timekeepers
Geography
Seismograph
Maps
Geology
Meteorology
Mathematics
Abacus
Before the Abacus -- Counting Rods
Other Mathematical Achievements
Agriculture and Industry
Metallurgy
Development of Agriculture
The Textile Industry
Engineering Marvels
The Great Wall of China
Dujiang Irrigation System
The Grand Canal
Archl'tecture and Engineering
Unique Architectural Features
Types of Buildings
China's Architectural Mosts
Other Inventions
Great Ancient Scientists
Exchange of Science and Technology