What did the Needham Question address?
Human Genetics
Quantum Mechanics
Chinese Astronomy
Science and Technology in China
Answer
Science and technology in China flourished during a period of over a millennium, from the 1st to the 16th century. However, by the 18th and 19th centuries, Europe had surpassed China in scientific and technological advancements. The Needham Question refers to this phenomenon and seeks to explain why China, despite its early progress, fell behind in scientific and technological development while Europe forged ahead.
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