Technology and science in the Peoples' Republic of China: an introduction, by Jon Sigurdson

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 chapter talks about China's policy on environmental protection. The tenth chapter covers electronics, and the last chapter tackles the future of Chinese technology. The book will be of great use to readers who have an interest in Chinese technological progress. Content: Other Titles of Interest , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page vii Introduction , Pages 1-9 1 - Today's Situation , Pages 10-16 2 - An Historical Perspective , Pages 17-20 3 - China's Objectives , Pages 21-27 4 - Policies , Pages 28-56 5 - Research Organization and Allocation of Resources , Pages 57-73 6 - Education and Training , Pages 74-94 7 - Basic and Applied Sciences , Pages 95-101 8 - Mass Science , Pages 102-111 9 - Environmental Protection and Natural Resources , Pages 112-123 10 - Electronics , Pages 124-136 11 - The Future , Pages 137-146 Appendix I - Selected Foreign Statistics on the People's Republic of China , Pages 147-150 Appendix II - China's Six Economic Regions , Pages 151-152 Appendix III - The State Council – Members and Agencies , Page 153 Appendix IV - Research Institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their Main Research Activities (June 1978) , Pages 154-158 Appendix V - Selected Scientific and Technical Journals , Pages 159-161 Bibliography , Pages 162-166 Index , Pages 167-169 Monograph reviewing trends in technological change and science policy in China - describes research and development, organization of research, education and training, in context with environmental protection, mass science, electronics and related aspects of new technology, and includes a directory of research centres. Bibliography pp. 159 to 166, diagrams, graphs, maps, photographs and statistical tables