The Development of Modern Chinese Political Science: The Early Development of the Department of Political Science at Tsinghua University (1926-1937)

Author: Sun Hongyun
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Late Qing and Republican era. Modern Chinese political science transitioned from primarily the German system in its early establishment to predominantly the American system in its later phase. This process involves at least three major research topics: the fundamental forms of the early and later periods, as well as the transformation between the two phases. This book focuses on exploring the early history of Tsinghua University's Department of Political Science, the primary academic unit in its later phase, revealing the origins and development of modern Chinese political science through concrete historical events. Using archival documents, newspapers, contemporary writings, diaries, and recollections of key figures, it meticulously cross-references materials without excluding concepts or later biases, organizing historical facts to uncover the essence of the matter. While academia widely pursues and aligns with Western political theories, this book provides a concrete and reliable basis for reviewing the local academic experience and understanding the historical layers embedded in modern perspectives and behaviors.