Introduction to Chinese Civilization
Dedication
This book is dedicated to
Professor Joseph Needham (1900-1995),
author of volumes of Science and Civilization in China
and the first Honorary President
of the Canadian College for Chinese Studies
and
to David Robert Morrison (1914-1990), a true friend of China and a member of the Canada-China Friendship Association in Victoria BC. He visited China twice and supported her in good times and in bad.
Above shows the Circular Altar where the Son of Heaven worshiped the God of Heaven in the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China
Acknowledgements
Grateful thanks are given to Douglas Adams, Dan Kong, Sophie Lee, Alison Melville, Helen Morrison, and Margaret Morrison for all their good efforts in connection with the preparation of this book.