Joseph Needham (1900-1995), Scientist and sinologist
Sitter in 8 portraits
Biochemist and historian of science; Needham became interested in China and was a supporter of the Chinese communist revolution, producing the 12-volume Science and Civilization in China (1954-84); first director of the Natural Science Department of UNESCO (1946-8).
by Ramsey & Muspratt
bromide print, 1937
NPG P363(17)
Dorothy Mary Moyle Needham (née Moyle); Joseph Needham
by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, March 1949
NPG x96752
Dorothy Mary Moyle Needham (née Moyle); Joseph Needham
by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, March 1949
NPG x96753
Scholarship and Research
Science
Groups
Scientists
Place
China
