Between Dreams and Reality: Ruth and China

Author: Luo Xuan
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The author places the subject in the context of the changes in the world situation in the 20th century, as well as the political and social transformations in China and the United States. The author's approach is not a general examination but rather a specific analysis of each period. For example, the analysis of the subject's family education background is presented in a section that introduces the American overseas missionary movement. The book is not confined to the traditional Chinese evaluation of Ruth, emphasizing her contributions to cultural, educational, and exchanges between China and the United States, as well as her role in China's War of Resistance Against Japan and World War II. For instance, by analyzing the subject's work during the War of Resistance Against Japan, including her contributions through news reporting and material aid to China, the author concludes that "Ruth made certain contributions to the victory of China's War of Resistance." This comprehensive and impartial approach to evaluating historical figures can be considered one of the major features of the book.