Selected Works of Qian Weichang (Volume 4)

Author: Qian Weichang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Qian Weichang has long been dedicated to China's science and education cause and advocates the cultivation of well-rounded individuals. He emphasizes 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 into China's science and education cause. The selected writings cover a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, history, literature, pedagogy, mathematics, physics, economics, management, computer science, and more in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Among them are numerous articles discussing Qian Weichang's conversations with young students on career paths, life philosophies, values, and research methods. At the age of 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 reselected 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 wide range of disciplines, such as philosophy, history, literature, pedagogy, mathematics, physics, economics, management, and computer science. These writings vividly express his deep love for the motherland and its people, such as Some Historical Reflections on Chinese Students, Without an Independent and Prosperous Nation, There Is No Personal Well-being, and Ideals, Beliefs, and the Motherland. They also convey his passionate concern for the future development of science and education, such as General Trends in the Development of Natural Sciences at the End of the 20th Century, Suggestions for Higher Education Reform, and Education Must Be Revitalized Urgently. Additionally, they reflect 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 futuristic foresight and historical reflection, and a harmonious fusion of diligent thinking and courageous exploration.