Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 4, Issue 2, Article 10 (Dec., 2003) Hong-cheng WU and Bing LI The introduction of Western science and technology knowledge into China during the late Qing dynasty

The introduction of Western science and technology knowledge into China during the late Qing dynasty

 

Hong-cheng WU and Bing LI

Faculty of Education Science, Southwest China Normal University
Beibei, Chongqing 400715, CHINA

Email: liliezi@swnu.edu.cn

Received 11 Sept., 2003
Revised 15 Dec., 2003

Abstract

This article makes a historical review on the introduction of Western science and technology knowledge into China during the late Qing dynasty from 1860s to 1890s. It covers the political background, the philosophy and the actual efforts undertaken by some renowned government officials and academic scholars for the Chinese translation and compilation of various areas of western science and technology textbooks. Specific examples are given for the disciplines of Mechanical Technology (Military), Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Geography.

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Keywords : Science and technology in China, textbook translation

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