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Cambridge University Press, 1988 - Science - 520 pages
  

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Contents

d The evolution of the spindlewheel p
156
Ropemaking p
237
The legend of sericulture and the material evidence of silk p
247
g The production of silk p
285
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
437
GENERAL INDEX
499
Table of Chinese Dynasties
511
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TitleScience and Civilisation in China, Volume 5
Science and Civilisation in China, Joseph Needham
AuthorJoseph Needham
PublisherCambridge University Press, 1988
ISBN0521320216, 9780521320214
Length520 pages
  
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