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Joseph Needham

British biochemist, historian and sinologist (1900–1995)

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About Joseph Needham

Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham was a British biochemist, historian of science and sinologist known for his scientific research and writing on the history of Chinese science and technology, initiating publication of the multivolume Science and Civilisation in China. He called attention to what has come to be known as the Needham Question, of why and how China had ceded its leadership in science and technology to Western countries.

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Occupation

historian, biochemist, writer, philosopher

Position held

Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, President of the Division of History of Science and Technology

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Born

December 9, 1900

Died

March 24, 1995

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