Selected Works of Qian Weichang (Volume 2)

Author: Qian Weichang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Qian Weichang dedicated his life to China's science and education cause and advocated cultivating well-rounded individuals. He emphasized that education should "tear down four walls": the wall between schools and society; the wall between teaching and research; the wall between different colleges and majors; and the wall between teaching and learning. The Selected Works of Qian Weichang collects Qian Weichang's profound insights on China's science and education cause. The writings included cover a wide range of disciplines, such as philosophy, history, literature, pedagogy, mathematics, physics, economics, management, and computer science, spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Many articles in the collection feature discussions between Qian Weichang and young students on career paths, life philosophies, values, and research methodologies. At 92, Qian Weichang is a renowned Chinese scientist, educator, and social activist. The Selected Works of Qian Weichang includes 175 important articles and speeches he published from 1951 to 2003, totaling over 1.3 million words. Most of these articles have been previously published and released. The editorial committee of the collection has carefully selected and organized these writings, adding Qian Weichang's recent articles and speeches, and published them in five volumes in chronological order. The articles cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, including philosophy, history, literature, pedagogy, mathematics, physics, economics, management, and computer science. These works vividly express his deep love for the motherland and its people, such as A Historical Reflection on Chinese Students Abroad, Without an Independent and Prosperous Country, There Is No Personal Well-being, and Ideals, Beliefs, and the Motherland. They also reflect his passionate concern for the future development of science and education, such as The General Trend of Natural Science Development at the End of the 20th Century, Suggestions for Higher Education Reform, and Education Revitalization Is Urgent. Additionally, they demonstrate his unwavering dedication to comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable development in fields such as the economy, culture, and environmental protection, such as Some Issues in Regional Planning, Thoughts on Developing the Yellow River Delta, A Letter to Premier Zhu Rongji, and The Origin of "Huaxia". Qian Weichang's writings are distinguished by their unique characteristics: a close integration of profound insights and practical commitment, a seamless blend of future foresight and historical reflection, and a harmonious fusion of diligent thinking and bold exploration.