Guangdanzhihua

Author: Wang Yanni
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Pan Guangdan, styled Zhong'ang, was a native of Baoying County, Jiangsu Province. He was born on August 13, 1899, in Luodian Town, Baoying County, and passed away on June 10, 1967, in Beijing. From 1913 to 1922, he studied at Tsinghua School in Beijing. From 1922 to 1926, he studied abroad in the United States, majoring in biology and specializing in genetics and eugenics, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees. Upon returning to China in 1926, he taught at universities such as Guanghua and Fudan in Shanghai until 1934. From 1934 to 1952, he served as the Academic Dean of Tsinghua University, the Head of the Sociology Department at Southwest Associated University in Kunming, and the Librarian of Tsinghua University Library. In 1952, he was transferred to the Central Institute for Nationalities as a professor. This book presents a multi-faceted and comprehensive portrayal of a scholar who excelled in both Chinese and Western languages, classical Chinese studies, and Western learning, possessing unique insights, noble personal charm, and a deep humanistic spirit. He lost his right leg while studying in college and relied on crutches for mobility. At the age of 58, he was mistakenly labeled as a rightist, enduring a heavy blow. Despite national hardships, he remained optimistic, humorous, and open-minded. He diligently absorbed the essence of classical Chinese culture and the core of modern Western natural sciences. His profound expertise in biology and eugenics, along with his pioneering approach to sociological research, contributed tirelessly to exploring the path to the prosperity and strength of the Chinese nation. His academic approach, educational philosophy, eugenic concepts, and sociological research strategies still hold enduring appeal half a century later. His use of a biological perspective to examine human society and seek practical ways to enrich the nation and empower its people can also inspire reflection and enlightenment for us today. The book is concise yet rich in images, vividly projecting the long shadows of Pan Guangdan and his generation onto today's readers.
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