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9780203390603

China's Scientific Elite

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203390603

  • ISBN10:

    0203390601

  • Copyright: 2004-03-04
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Summary

This interesting book is a study of scientists holding membership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Cao examines the social stratification system of the Chinese science community.

Author Biography

Cong Cao is a Research Fellow in the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore.

Table of Contents

Tables and Figures
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
China's Science in Perspective
Evolution of an Academic Honour
Four Social Origins
Influence of Mentors on Students
Characteristics of Research and Becoming the Elite
'Red' or 'Expert'
Elections of Scientists into the Elite
Toward a Better Understanding of China's Scientific Elite
Interviewing China's Scientific Elite
List of Informants
Bibliography
Index
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