'Science and Civilization in China and the West', Charles Beard lectures, Ruskin College, Oxford, 19 January - 9 March 1949., 1971-1982
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Needham G.72, G.73
Scope and Contents
The Charles Beard lectures were a series of eight lectures given at Ruskin College on some aspect of the history, or social and philosophical implications of science, sponsored by the Rationalist Press Association. Needham was invited to give the first set of lectures in 1948 but declined owing to his UNESCO commitments. They were instead delivered by J.D. Bernal and Needham gave the second series of lectures.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1982
Creator
- From the Fonds: Needham, Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery, 1900-1995 (biochemist and sinologist) (Person)
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