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A recounting of the life and work of Wei Hsioh-Ren (1899–1987), nuclear physicist (PhD 1928, University of Chicago); educator (Founding Dean of the College of Science, University of Nanking 1930–1945 and Distinguished Professor of Physics and Public Affairs 1962–1972); and Diplomat (Advisor, Chinese Permanent Delegation to the United Nations 1946–1962, assignments included Chief Chinese Representative to the first international meeting of peaceful uses of atomic energy 1955 and signing the UN General Assembly statute creating the International Atomic Energy Agency 1956).
Using the style of traditional Chinese chronological biography (年譜), the author records major events of her father’s life in the context of what was taking place in China and the world. The text is supplemented with photographs from family collections.
Using the style of traditional Chinese chronological biography (年譜), the author records major events of her father’s life in the context of what was taking place in China and the world. The text is supplemented with photographs from family collections.
Price: £25.00
Pages: 356
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Imprint: HKU Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole
Publication Date:
31 August 2016
Trim Size: 8.25 X 5.88 in
ISBN: 9789887702047
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
“The late Qing and Republic era marked the transition between traditional and modern China. More than a few of the men and women of that generation, educated in schools and universities in China with post-graduate studies overseas, made valuable contributions to the modernization of their own special areas. Dr. Wei Hsioh-Ren, scientist, educator, and diplomat, was among them.
The Jao Tsung-I Petit Ecole is noted for research and publications on the Qing and Republic periods. We are particularly interested in strengthening individual biographies of the era. Hence, we welcome the publication of the life and work of this distinguished scientist, educator and diplomat.”
—Dr. Peter Wai-ming Cheng, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, University of Hong Kong
The Jao Tsung-I Petit Ecole is noted for research and publications on the Qing and Republic periods. We are particularly interested in strengthening individual biographies of the era. Hence, we welcome the publication of the life and work of this distinguished scientist, educator and diplomat.”
—Dr. Peter Wai-ming Cheng, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, University of Hong Kong