Yang Zhenning on Reading and Scholarship (Revised Edition)

Author: Yang Zhen Dong
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Many people's admiration for Dr. Yang Zhenning is often limited to his outstanding achievements and scientific research. In fact, Dr. Yang has 50 years of rich experience in reading and teaching, with profound insights into the different cultural and educational systems of China and the West. He also has unique perspectives on family education as a son and a father. This book excerpts Dr. Yang's personal recollections and narratives, authentically recreating his journey of learning and achieving success during his youth, university, and graduate school years. It also collects materials from Dr. Yang's lectures in China over the years, including many of his speeches and insightful suggestions on Chinese education, scientific research, and modernization efforts. The book also specially selects his brilliant discussions on reading methods for young students and teaching methods for educators. These are his genuine insights gained through firsthand experience in comparing and analyzing the two different cultural and educational systems of China and the West, offering young friends very beneficial enlightenment. The book also quotes content from interviews with Dr. Yang Zhenning in books and newspapers.