| Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize | |
| Year: | 1964 |
| Number: | 63 - 0 |
| Nominee: |
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| Name: | Joseph N Needham |
| Gender: | M |
| Year, Birth: | 1900 |
| Year, Death: | 1995 |
| Profession: | British biochemist and orientalist |
| University: | University of Cambridge |
| City: | Cambridge |
| Country: | UNITED KINGDOM (GB) |
| Motivation: | Joseph Needham was nominated for his efforts to tear down ancient barriers which divide mankind, especially those between China and the west. His work "Science and Civilisation in China" is his main effort. |
| Nominator: |
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| Name: | Lynn White Jr |
| Gender: | M |
| Year, Birth: | 1907 |
| Year, Death: | 1987 |
| Profession: | Professor of history |
| University: | University of California |
| Country: | UNITED STATES (US) |