Those Scientists of Song Dynasty

The Song Dynasty is the era of great development of science and technology in China. During this period, many scientists appeared in China and created nearly 100 scientific and technological achievements that led the world. This book selects 12 scientists in Song Dynasty, including Bisheng (the originator of movable type printing), Yan Su (China's Da Vinci), Su Song (world-renowned naturalist and scientist), Shen Kuo (a coorinate in Chinese science history), Qian Yi (pediatric doctor), Li Jie (Father of Chinese ancient architecture), Tang Shen-wei (Father of Chinese medicine), Song Ci (the forerunner of forensic science of the world), Yang Hui (an outstanding mathematical educator), Qin Jiushao (the math master in medieval era). From the perspectives of their stories and achievements, the book tells their stories about these scientist and the era of great development of science and technology with simple and precise language.