Western China Development and Modernization

Author: Dai Yi, Zhang Shiming
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The implementation of the Western Development Strategy is related to the historical mission of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This book series is the final research of the "95 Key Project" funded by the National Social Science Fund of China, and has been established as a key publishing project by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. In terms of research content, the book adopts the concept of "problem-based history" and focuses on the theme of "Western Development and Modernization in China." In terms of expression, it employs the method of "narrative history," revealing the researchers' responses to some major theoretical issues in the current academic circles through straightforward historical narration. At the same time, the book highlights the outstanding achievements of many prominent figures in the modern Western development, such as Lin Zexu, Buyantai, Zuo Zongtang, as well as international friends like Louis, in its historical narrative, making the historical patterns more historical and the history more vivid.