The Chinese Journal for the History of Science and technology  NO.4 2003

清代日食预报记录的精度分析

吕凌峰,石云里

4-11

Accuracy of Solar Eclipse Predictions Made in the Qing Dynasty……LU Lingfeng, SHI YunLi

【Abstract】 This paper found that the error of the solar eclipse predictions of Western computus is about 13 to 16 minutes before the editing of Lixiang Kaocheng Houbian(LXKCHB).After the editing of the LXKCHB,prediction accuracy is improved and is kept stable until the end of Qing dynasty.The accuracy of the "xinni suanfa"(A New Planned Computus)is much better than that of the LXKCHB;the error of its solar predictions is only about 2 minutes.

贡川壮族纱纸的考察研究

韦丹芳

12-32+1

A Technology-Anthropology Research on the Gauze Paper of the Zhuang Nationality in Gongchuan……WEI Danfang

【Abstract】 This thesis treats the gauze paper of the Zhuang nationality in Gongchuan of Guangxi,with the technology and culture of gauze paper as its main subject.On the basis of anthropological fieldwork,the thesis describes in great detail the technological process of the production of Zhuang people's gauze paper and the preparation of paper drug,as well as the oven for mounting paper,in the light of the history of science and technology in Gongchuan,so as to record the knowledge of the Zhuangs and rescue their traditional culture.Moreover,by way of making a comparative study of firsthand materials from fieldwork,the thesis also shows the changes in the craft for gauze paper.Finally,through depicting the environment,economy and culture of Gongchuan,it is found that the gauze paper craft is closely connected with the environment,and that a related culture can be derived from the craft,thus achieving the goal of looking upon a certain community through the point of technology as well. Based on anthropological fieldwork,the author attempts to inventigate the society of Zhuang nationality from another angle,thus presenting a case of technology and anthropology with which to have a dialogue with other related studies.

王季同的电网络分析新方法及其学术影响

郭金海

33-40

Wang Ki-Tung's New Method for the Analysis of Electric Network and Its Scientific Influence……GUO Jinhai

【Abstract】 In the 1930s,the new method for the analysis of electric network created by Wang Ki Tung promoted the development of researches in this field among Chinese scholars during that period. Afterwards,"Wang Algebra"was formed based on Wang's method. Wang Ki Tung is one of the earliest researchers in the world who recognized the combinatorial characteristic of electric networks. He made commendable contribution to the research of electrical engineering in early modern China. Despite its many limitations,the academic influence of Wang's new method has been significant and widespread,for it put the theory of electric network on a more firm footing for an extended class of electric networks,and the formation of?"Wang Algebra" played an active role for studies of solving problems of electric network with topological method,graph theory,and Hamiltonian cycles.

1953—1966年的哈尔滨军事工程学院——刘居英院长访谈录

赵阳辉

41-52

Harbin Institute of Military Engineering from 1953 to 1966: Record of an Interview with the Ex-president Liu Juying……ZHAO Yanghui

【Abstract】 Harbin Institute of Military Engineering is the first military institution of higher learning for engineering and technology established by New China.Its establishment is a milestone in the process of developing defense science and technology in China.After an interview with the expresident of the institute Liu Juying,the author brings to light the historical background of the institute's founding,and expounds on the influence of Soviet sonsultants on the system of education and training in the initial stage of the institute's establishment and the policy for intellectuals in the period of the Harbin Institute of Military Engineering.

北京“聚元号”弓箭制作方法的调查

仪德刚,张柏春

53-71+102

An Investigation on the Bow and Arrow-Making of Ju Yuan Workshop in Beijing……YI Degang，ZHANG Baichun

【Abstract】 The Ju Yuan bow and arrow making workshop used to be one of 17 imperial bow and arrow making workshops inside "The Bow and Arrow Compound"in Dongsi Street.This workshop is the only bow and arrow making whorkshop that keeps the bow and arrow making tradition.The traditional bow and arrow have almost withdrawn from the market since the 1960s.In order to preserve this technical tradition,the owner of Ju Yuan Workshop,Mr.Yang Wentong,passed on his skill to his third son,Yang Fuxi.While Mr.Yang Fuxi made a bow and a few arrows one day in 2003,the authors,armed with camera and pickup camera,systematically recorded his skill and knowledge about bow and arrow making.This investigation may be helpful for people to acquire a deep understanding of such a technical tradition and keep it.

地质调查所沿革诸问题考

李学通

72-79

Textual Research on the History of the Bureau of National Geological Survey of China……LI Xuetong

【Abstract】 The Bureau of National Geological Survey is one of the most important and influential scientific institutions in the history of modern science and technology of China,but quite many statements about its history are rather too brief or sketchy. On the basis of historical documents,especially government bulletins,this article proves that the year of foundation of the bureau should be 1913 and not 1916;investigates in detail what organization the bureau is subordinate to and its various internal changes;and does research on the tenure of office of Dr.Wong Wenhao and Huang Jiqing as directors of the bureau.

中国上古胶粘剂及应用

陈盾

80-86

Chinese Adhesives and Their Application in Remote Ages……CHEN Dun

【Abstract】 Along with the appearance and advance pf composite tools in the Middle Stone Age,the ancient Chinese acquired the skill of linking up different materials,of which adhesion might be looked upon as a method that was used most early and extensive.The materials for making adhesives consisted mainly of animals,plants and ores.Judging from historical documents and archaeological finds,the application of adhesives touched on all aspects of social life.

明清农书待访录

闵宗殿

87-97

A Record of Ming-Qing Agricultural Treatises Awaiting Inquiry……MIN Zongdian

【Abstract】 This paper is a record compiled from the catalogues of Ming Qing works on agriculture published in the local chronicles of Jiangsu,Zhejiang,Anhui,Jiangxi,Sichuan,Fujian and Taiwan provinces and the City of Shanghai. In order to avoid repetition,the titles of agricultural treatises which have already been disclosed are not taken into account. The paper includes a catalogue of 236 Ming Qing agricultural works,whose 17 aspects are covered as follows:synthesis;season and weather forecast;irrigation and water conservancy;farm tools;soil tillage;field crop;garden crop;bamboo,wood,tea;plant protection;animal husbandry and veterinarian;sericulture;aquatic products;food and processing;produce;agriculture and agricultural economy;famine relief;to aid victims of natural calmities,etc.