Science and Civilisation in China, Part 9, Textile Technology: Spinning and Reeling

(Book #5.9 in the Science and Civilisation in China Series)

by Dieter Kuhn and Joseph Needham

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This study, the first of two parts, gives a comprehensive account of Chinese textiles and textile technology and deals with the evolution of bast fibre spinning and silk-reeling in the history of China. These operations are the basic techniques in the production of yarn and thread, pre-requisite to weaving, and any study of Chinese textile technology must start with the raw material obtained from fibre plants such as hemp, ramie, jute, cotton, etc,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0521320216

ISBN13:9780521320214

Release Date:July 1988

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:556 Pages

Weight:2.00 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 7.7" x 9.9"

Related Subjects

Education & Reference History History & Philosophy Medical Medical Books Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Technology

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Science and Civilisation in China, Part 9, Textile Technology: Spinning and Reeling

(Book #5.9 in the Science and Civilisation in China Series)

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