Key——Entering Qian Xuesen's Academic World in His Later Years

Author: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This is a collection of selected works on systems science by Qian Xuesen, primarily aimed at university teachers, students, and civil servants. It is a key to opening wisdom. Qian Xuesen is known for his research and practice in mechanics, aviation, missiles, and aerospace. However, 25 years ago, he said his work in mechanics was "in the past." Later, he added, "We can completely establish a scientific system to solve the problems of socialist construction in China." "We have combined Marxist epistemology with modern systems engineering methods, which is an amazing achievement." This book is a collection of his original works that address this issue. In 2004, General Secretary Hu Jintao said, "Implementing the Scientific Outlook on Development is a systematic project. It requires coordinating and integrating knowledge, methods, and means from all aspects of natural science, humanities, social science, etc., continuously understanding and grasping the objective laws of social development, providing a rigorous scientific explanation for the Scientific Outlook on Development, and laying a solid theoretical foundation for scientific development." This book offers the theoretical system and practical value of understanding the "systems engineering" and "integration" mentioned by Hu Jintao.