Technology and Imperialism Studies: Japanese Colonial Research Institutions in China

Author: Liang Bo
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The "Studies on the History of Modern Chinese Science and Technology" series is a product of the Knowledge Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, titled "Comprehensive Research on the Development of Modern Chinese Science and Technology." It is the result of the hard work of over a hundred experts, scholars, and graduate students in the field of the history of science and technology. This series systematically collects, salvages, and organizes historical materials on the modern Chinese science and technology, establishing a comprehensive database to accumulate fundamental resources for the study of the history of modern Chinese science and technology development. It explores major events, key figures, and the historical and cultural context in the development of modern Chinese science and technology, as well as their role in advancing China's economic, social, and cultural progress. The series conducts thematic research on important historical facts, striving to achieve new insights and breakthroughs. It scientifically summarizes the experiences and lessons from the history of modern Chinese science and technology development, providing a historical mirror for China's scientific and technological advancements, the enhancement of innovation capabilities, and the construction of an innovation system in the new century. This volume is titled "Technology and Imperialism: Japanese Colonial Research Institutions in China." It examines the colonial research institutions established by Japanese imperialists in China from 1895 to 1945 to wage aggressive wars and maintain colonial rule, as well as their utilization of science and technology. The book discusses the basic theories of "technology imperialism," analyzes the historical process of Japan's implementation of scientific and technological colonization, and explores several issues in the study of technology and imperialism. The appendix compiles a collection of historical materials.