NEEDHAM, Joseph
- Era: 1900 - 1995
- Location: United Kingdom
- Categories: PHILOSOPHY, SOCIAL SCIENCE
Distinguished scientist, cultural historian, and international educationalist. His main academic base was at Cambridge University, but alongside these were periods of time serving as British Ambassador in China and as UNESCO’s Director of Natural Science. He was a prolific author including his 12 volume study of Science and Civilisation in China and such monographs as the History of Acupuncture. As a grounded exponent of the desirability of mutual understanding between peoples he excels.
Life
Review of a biography of Needham
Illustrated Obituary of Needham
Writings
Cambridge Digital Library collection of Needham materials
Needham Research Institute home page with links to a range of resources