Rui Kunze,Marc Andre Matten
Knowledge Production in Mao-Era China: Learning from the Masses
Knowledge Production in Mao-Era China: Learning from the Masses
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This book explores how science and technology were transformed in Mao-era China, combining Western and local knowledge to achieve modernization. Case studies show that scientific knowledge production involved various social groups and was entangled with political and cultural issues, revealing and explaining the continuity of scientific thinking across the historical divides of 1949 and 1978.
Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books
This captivating book delves into the intricate transformation of the public discourse of science and technology in Mao-era China, offering a comprehensive analysis of this pivotal period. Drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, including science dissemination materials, technical handbooks, and mass media products from the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution periods, the author meticulously traces the emergence of a pragmatic approach to knowledge in society. In pursuit of rapid modernization with limited financial, human, and material resources, the party-state embraced a diverse range of knowledge from Western and local sources, encompassing modern and traditional expertise in agricultural mechanization, steel production, and Chinese veterinary medicine. Through detailed case studies, the book showcases the involvement of various social groups in scientific knowledge production and highlights the intricate interplay between politics, culture, and scientific inquiry. This insightful exploration reveals and elucidates the enduring continuity of scientific thinking across the historical divide of 1949 and 1978, a perspective that has previously been underestimated. By examining the complexities of this era, the book sheds light on the profound impact of political ideology on scientific progress and offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between knowledge, power, and society.
Weight: 438g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498584616
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