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Simon Winchester: The Man Who Loved China by PBS NewsHour
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Simon Winchester: The Man Who Loved China

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Length 7 minutes
Language English
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Summary

In The Man Who Loved China, Simon Winchester tells the story of Joseph Needham, an eccentric biochemist at Cambridge University who embarked on two great love affairs—Lu Gwei-Djen and China. In this interview, Winchester discusses Needham's introduction to Chinese language, his creation of an intellectual force during war and conflict, China's intellectual background, and more.

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Author:

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PBS NewsHour

ISBN:
9781987105247

Length:
7 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
NewsHour Productions

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Edition:
Unabridged

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