Science and Technology in Contemporary China
Interrogating Policies and Progress

This book discusses the historical context and policies responsible for the growth and development of Science and Technology in China.

Varaprasad S. Dolla (Author)

9781107080379, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 15 January 2015

352 pages
23.2 x 16 x 2.7 cm, 0.7 kg

The Science and Technology policy changes in post-Mao China cannot be complete without a historical narrative and analysis of Science and Technology in its pre-policy (prior to 1850) and policy (since 1850 when the Qing rulers began to promote Science and Technology ) periods. This book is an imperative to revisit and interrogate the nature and scope of Chinese Science and Technology policy and progress. The text is divided into three parts. The first part considers both the macro and micro issues pertaining to Science and Technology policy in general and also of the policiy in particular. The second part highlights the historical narrative of Chinese Science and Technology policy as it has a key role in the evolution of contemporary Science and Technology architecture. The third part discusses three focal components of the Chinese Science and Technology system each representing state, society and international systems - the organizational structure representing the state; the research system representing society; and technology acquisition representing the international system with serious implications for China.

List of illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgements, Abbreviations
Part I. Macro and Micro Policy Dimensions: 1. Introduction: a critique on contemporary Science and Technology policy and progress
2. Science and technology in contemporary China: the changing contours
Part II. Historical Antecedents: 3. Science and Technology policy and progress in Chinese history: from firm foundations to technological inertia to potential technological power
Part III. Science and Technology Policy and Progress in Contemporary China: 4. Science and Technology organizational structure: convergence of rigidity and flexibility
5. Research system: contestation between top-down and bottom-up approaches
6. Technology acquisition and its impact on economy, society and polity
Part IV. Conclusion: 7. Science and Technology in contemporary China: a perspective from the periphery
Select bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: International business [KJK], Regional government [JPR], Public administration [JPP], Political science & theory [JPA], Politics & government [JP], Media studies [JFD], Cultural studies [JFC]