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British biochemist, historian and sinologist (1900–1995)

Also known as: Henry Holorenshaw, Joseph Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham, Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham, Джозеф Нидем, جوزيف نيدام, 조지프 니덤

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Known works

Science and civilisation in China
Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5: Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 7, Military Technology
Science and Civilisation in China Volume 6
Science and Civilisation in China Volume 7
The shorter Science and civilisation in China