ISBN:
0203390601
,
0415327571
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xv, 256 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
RoutledgeCurzon studies on China in transition 21
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als China's Scientific Elite
DDC:
306.450951
Keywords:
Scientists
;
Elite (Social sciences)
;
Science Social aspects
;
China Intellectual life 1976-
Abstract:
This book is a study of scientists holding membership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Cao, among other things, examines the social stratification system of the Chinese science community
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; CHINA'S SCIENTIFIC ELITE; ROUTLEDGECURZON STUDIES ON CHINA IN TRANSITION; Title Page ; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of tables; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 China's science in perspective; 3 The evolution of an academic honor; 4 Social origins; 5 The influence of elite mentors on students; 6 The characteristics of research and becoming elite; 7 "Red" or "Expert"; 8 Elections of scientists into the elite group; 9 Toward a better understanding of China's scientific elite; Appendix: interviewing China's scientific elite; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-249) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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