"...what are li and qi? Are they equivalent to 'law' and 'psyche' perhaps? Or are 'pattern' and 'matter-energy' closer translations? And is 'number' and accurate translation of shu? The first part of this...introduction covers not only these three important concepts but also yin, yang, wuxing, and yijing. Part Two considers the development of Chinese mathematics...; Part Three covers astronomy, the cosmological schools, calendrical science, and astrology; and Part Four focuses on alchemy, magic and the search for immotality, elixir poisoning, and other topics" -- from the back cover. Originally published in 1985.

Li, Qi and Shu: An Introduction to Science and Civilization in China

Yoke, Ho Peng

Dover Publications

2000

2007.066.399