Joseph Needham

Joseph Needham was a British scientist, historian, and sinologist known for his extensive research on Chinese science and technology. He dedicated much of his life to exploring and documenting China’s inventions, innovations, and scientific knowledge throughout history. His most famous work, the "Science and Civilisation in China" series, highlights China's contributions to the development of various sciences, medicine, and engineering. Needham’s work helped bridge understanding between Western and Chinese histories of science and emphasized the importance of recognizing diverse cultural contributions to human knowledge.