xxii, 383 pages. Gold lettering on the spine. Top and tail of the spine are lightly faded. There are a few annotations throughout the text and on the last page, in pencil. Dust jacket is protected in Brodart. A very good copy of this text studying the science and technology of Korea. Illustrated with a few b/w photographs and line drawings. This is a heavy book and may require additional shipping charges.

Seller Inventory # 008230

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Science and Technology in Korea: Traditional Instruments and Techniques

Publisher

Mit Pr August 1974

Publication Date

1974

Language

English

ISBN 10

0262100142

ISBN 13

9780262100144

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Presumed First Edition.

Printing

Presumed First Editi

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

History

About this title

Synopsis

It might surprise Western scientists to learn that there were periods in Korean history when the level of scientific achievement was the highest in Asia. This is the proposition that Dr. Sang-woon Jeon sets forth in the first comprehensive and systematic survey of Korean science to appear in any Western language. Dr. Jeon points up Korea's unique contributions to the history of science and technology as well as the country's role as a bridge between Japanese and Chinese science and civilization. Much of his discussion of Korean science focuses on instruments which he describes in great detail in chapters on astronomy, metereology, physics and physical technology, and geography and cartography.Faced with the considerable difficulty of writing a history based on inadequate written records, Dr. Jeon has made use of available artifacts and other materials which have received little attention either in East Asia or the West. He has also summarized historical research in Korean science to

Language Notes

Text: English, Korean (translation)

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

A general bookstore of secondhand books - all subjects, from Art, Music, Biography, Crafts, Gardening & Cookbooks, to History & Military, Travel, Crafts, Gardening, Cookbooks, Technical, and Nautical. We carry Modern First Editions, and Signed copies, plus a choice of collectable & rare books. General fiction includes Literature, Mystery, Historical, Science fiction, Fantasy, & popular contemporary authors, as well as a Young Adult/Teen selection. Children's books, all ages, include old classics as well as contemporary authors. We do out-of-print searches. Come visit us - you'll be pleasantly surprised at our large selection. Gift certificates are available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Debit.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

1520124 Alberta Ltd
10020 - 101A Avenue NW, 1300, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3G2, Canada

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Bookstore under new management. Payment in USD. Worldwide shipping available. For expedited shipping please contact us. Returns within thirty days in condition shipped, with prior notification and at buyer's expense for return shipping costs.

Beacon Books
Box 638, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0, Canada
miranda@countrylifebooks.ca
250-402-0390

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 14 business days	4 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 9.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.