Jianghan Tiance Lin: Central China University

Author: Zhang Anming / Liu Zufen
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Chinese missionary universities were products of modern Sino-Western cultural exchange and are an important part of the history of this exchange. Although the number of such universities was limited, they played a certain role in the modernization of Chinese education, cultivating outstanding professionals and exerting a profound influence on both the Chinese educational and social landscapes. At the same time, for many Westerners, missionary universities served as a window through which to observe and understand Chinese culture and society. Today, in the 21st century, we approach the history of Chinese missionary universities with a calm and prudent attitude, effectively reopening a cultural exchange window to understand the history of modern Chinese education.
Central China University, as a missionary university, has traversed a difficult and winding path in its long history of operation. This book attempts to objectively and authentically reflect the traditions, style, and aspirations of Central China University through a combination of text and images, focusing on both the vertical history and the horizontal history. It aims to recreate the "spirit of democracy, law-abiding responsibility" of Central China University, allowing readers to experience the convergence, integration, and inheritance of Sino-Western cultures here.