Technology and science in the People's Republic of China : an introduction
by
Sigurdson, Jon.
Title
:
Technology and science in the People's Republic of China : an introduction
Author
:
Sigurdson, Jon.
ISBN
:
9781483189031
9780080242880
Personal Author
:
Sigurdson, Jon.
Edition
:
1st ed.
Publication Information
:
Oxford ; New York : Pergamon Press, 1980.
Physical Description
:
1 online resource : illustrations
Series
:
Pergamon international library of science, technology, engineering, and social studies
Pergamon international library of science, technology, engineering, and social studies.
Contents
:
Front Cover; Technology and Science in the People'S Republic of China: An Introduction; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; The Modernization Process; Foreign Trade; Self-reliance and Technology Transfer; Organizational Models; Goals and Resources; Science and Democracy; The Future; Chapter 1. Today's Situation; Pace and Direction of Technological Change; Technology Gaps; Reorganization of Science and Technology; The National Science Conference; Technical and Scientific Collaboration; Publications; Chapter 2. An Historical Perspective; Chapter 3. China's Objectives.
Chapter 4. PoliciesIndustrial Structures and Technological Needs; Walking on Two Legs; Self-reliance; Technology Acquisition; Open-door Scientific Research; The Intellectuals; Information and Publication; Chapter 5. Research Organization and Allocation of Resources; Research and Development Structure; The Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Resources; The Science and Technology Commissions; Chapter 6. Education and Training; National Education Conference and National Education Programme; Primary and Secondary Education; University and College Training.
Requirements in Engineering and Natural SciencesKey Schools and Educational Opportunities; Postgraduate Training; Chapter 7. Basic and Applied Sciences; Chapter 8. Mass Science; Agriculture; Seismology; Medicine; Scientific and Technical Exchange; Chapter 9. Environmental Protection and Natural Resources; Organizational Structure; Social Organization and Mobilization; Useful Waste Products; Biological Pest Control; Problems; Energy; Mineral Resources; Chapter 10. Electronics; Electronics versus Steel; Concentration of Research and Production; Levels in Manufacture and Prototype Development.
The Electronics ConferenceTelecommunications; Computers; Electronics and the Future; Chapter 11. The Future; New Technical Revolutions; Issues of the Future; Appendix I: Selected Foreign Statistics on the People's Republic of China; Appendix II: China's Six Economic Regions; Appendix III: The State Council -- Members and Agencies; Appendix IV: Research Institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Their Main Research Activities (June 1978); Appendix V: Selected Scientific and Technical Journals; Bibliography; Index.
Abstract
:
Technology and Science in the People's Republic of China: An Introduction tackles several areas of concerns in the technological development of China. The title covers China's research structure, scientific resources, and technological priorities. The text first reviews contemporary China, and then proceeds to discussing Chinese history. Next, the selection talks about China's objective and policies. The text also covers the Chinese research organizations, along with education and training. Chapter 7 tackles the basic and applied science in China, while Chapter 8 details mass science. The next.
Subject Term
:
Science -- China.
Technology -- China.
Sciences -- Chine.
Technologie -- Chine.
SCIENCE -- History.
Science. (OCoLC)fst01108176
Technology. (OCoLC)fst01145078
Wetenschap.
Technologie.
Geographic Term
:
China. (OCoLC)fst01206073
Genre
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Electronic books.
Electronic Access
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| Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Shelf Location | Holding Information |
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| Q127 .C5 | 1181445-1001 | Elsevier E-Book Collections | Elsevier E-Book Collections | |