ISBN: 978-99437121-6-4
Language: Russian
Cover: Paperback
Number of Pages: 300
Authors:
Zhang Bochun — Former Director of the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Academician of the International Academy of the History of Science; Director of the Research Center for the History of Science and Technology at Nankai University.
Fan Yibing — Researcher at the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and doctoral supervisor. His main research areas include the history of modern technology, industrial archaeology and industrial heritage, as well as comparative studies in the history of science and technology.
Summary:
The book primarily describes China’s ancient industrial heritage and technological development. It recounts the evolution of China’s industry and technologies over the centuries and emphasizes the necessity of their preservation, providing detailed information on 28 major industrial heritage sites in the country. For example, the Tonglüshan copper mine, the Dujiangyan dam, and the Shenhaijing salt well are presented as key examples of technological progress.
The work highlights China’s achievements in technological and economic development and raises the issue of protecting industrial heritage, emphasizing that such heritage has not only technological and economic value but also cultural and social significance.