Sigurdson Technology and Science in the People's Republic of China

An Introduction
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4831-8903-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 178 Seiten, Web PDF

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sigurdson, Jon

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Technology and Science in the People'S Republic of China: An Introdution;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;6
5;Preface;8
6;Introduction;10
6.1;The Modernization Process;10
6.2;Foreign Trade;12
6.3;Self-reliance and Technology Transfer;13
6.4;Organizational Models;14
6.5;Goals and Resources;15
6.6;Science and Democracy;16
6.7;The Future;17
7;Chapter 1. Today's Situation;19
7.1;Pace and Direction of Technological Change;19
7.2;Technology Gaps;20
7.3;Reorganization of Science and Technology;21
7.4;The National Science Conference;22
7.5;Technical and Scientific Collaboration;24
7.6;Publications;25
8;Chapter 2. An Historical Perspective;26
9;Chapter 3. China's Objectives;30
10;Chapter 4. Policies;37
10.1;Industrial Structures and Technological Needs;37
10.2;Walking on Two Legs;40
10.3;Self-reliance;44
10.4;Technology Acquisition;49
10.5;Open-door Scientific Research;54
10.6;The Intellectuals;56
10.7;Information and Publication;61
11;Chapter 5. Research Organization and Allocation of Resources;66
11.1;Research and Development Structure;66
11.2;The Chinese Academy of Sciences;70
11.3;Research Resources;74
11.4;The Science and Technology Commissions;79
12;Chapter 6. Education and Training;83
12.1;National Education Conference and National Education Programme;83
12.2;Primary and Secondary Education;85
12.3;University and College Training;89
12.4;Requirements in Engineering and Natural Sciences;93
12.5;Key Schools and Educational Opportunities;95
12.6;Postgraduate Training;98
13;Chapter 7. Basic and Applied Sciences;104
14;Chapter 8. Mass Science;111
14.1;Agriculture;111
14.2;Seismology;115
14.3;Medicine;117
14.4;Scientific and Technical Exchange;118
15;Chapter 9. Environmental Protection and Natural Resources;121
15.1;Organizational Structure;122
15.2;Social Organization and Mobilization;123
15.3;Useful Waste Products;124
15.4;Biological Pest Control;125
15.5;Problems;127
15.6;Energy;128
15.7;Mineral Resources;131
16;Chapter 10. Electronics;133
16.1;Electronics versus Steel;133
16.2;Concentration of Research and Production;134
16.3;Levels in Manufacture and Prototype Development;136
16.4;The Electronics Conference;138
16.5;Telecommunications;140
16.6;Computers;143
16.7;Electronics and the Future;143
17;Chapter 11. The Future;146
17.1;New Technical Revolutions;146
17.2;Issues of the Future;149
18;Appendix I: Selected Foreign Statistics on the People's Republic of China;156
19;Appendix II: China's Six Economic Regions;160
20;Appendix III: The State Council — Members and Agencies;162
21;Appendix IV: Research Institutes under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Their Main Research Activities (June 1978);163
22;Appendix V: Selected Scientific and Technical Journals;168
23;Bibliography;171
24;Index;176