20th Century Chinese Social Sciences. Volume on Theoretical Economics

Author: Shi Yuequn
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Over the past century, there have been three major reassessments, each of which constructed a new knowledge system, category, concepts, discourse, and even paradigm for China. These reassessments provided new theoretical foundations and action plans for China's salvation and survival, the transformation of Chinese civilization, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and the development of the Chinese revolution and modernization. As a result, Chinese social sciences have moved closer to society and the public, permeating people's entire spiritual and material lives, as well as the comprehensive transformation of social systems. Over this century, the development of Chinese social sciences has provided a strong spiritual driving force and a solid spiritual support for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. During this century, Chinese social sciences have undergone three large-scale reassessments of prior academic, intellectual, and cultural traditions. Each reassessment not only brought a major leap forward in social sciences but also sparked a widespread ideological liberation and a significant improvement in the general quality of the populace. In fact, the reassessment continues to this day. This has shaped the character of Chinese social sciences—progressive, advanced, and diverse.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development and evolution of Chinese theoretical economics over the 20th century, supported by extensive evidence. It details the growth and major achievements of various branches of theoretical economics during this period, outlines the significant debates in the development of theoretical economics in the 20th century, and introduces the educational and research institutions, academic associations, academic journals, and exchanges between China and the world, as well as the publication of important works. At the end of the book, there is a chronicle of major events in the development of Chinese theoretical economics in the 20th century.
This book is an academic work that comprehensively and systematically summarizes the development of Chinese theoretical economics over the 20th century.