Nobel And Lasker Laureates Of Chinese Descent: In Literature And Science (Paperback)

'Ranging from original photographs to pictures from university archives, the insightful curation of images in this book further enhances the reading experience ... An authoritative and comprehensive synthesis of both primary and secondary sources, Nobel and Lasker Laureates of Chinese Descent offers unparalleled insight into the most eminent twentieth-century physicians and scientists of Chinese descent. The book is of broad interest to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, especially when there is a growing recognition of both the importance of diversity in STEM and the impact of Chinese research on the global scientific community.'Current Biology MagazineAt the turn of the 20th century, the Boxer Uprising marked the culmination of a violent and tragic chapter in Chinese history. Out of the ashes of this calamity, scholarships funded by Boxer Indemnity and many others fostered some of the greatest minds in the Chinese modern era. This book celebrates notable luminary scholars of Chinese descent, with a special focus on 1 Wolf Prize, 4 Lasker, and 11 Nobel laureates spanning a wide range of disciplines in both literature and science. We visit the struggles of pioneers Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang as the first Chinese Nobel prize recipients for characterizing fundamental laws in elementary-particle physics. Their pioneering works have paved the way for many to follow. We chronicle the careers of more recent recipients, including Mo Yan and his celebration of peasant life in China through the lens of hallucinatory realism. We delve into the lives of these Laureates, witness the obstacles that they overcame, and testify to their lasting contributions to humankind. In recounting the intellectual struggles and triumphs of these pioneers of Chinese heritage, we hope to inspire the next generation of scholars in literature and science worldwide in the hope that they too might become laureates one day.

General

Imprint:	World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	March 2019
Authors:	Todd S. Ing • Keith Kwong Hung Lau
Editors:	Joseph M. Chan
Authors:	Hon-lok Tang • Angela T Hadsell • Laurence K Chan
Dimensions:	178 x 253 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-981-4704-61-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > General
LSN:	981-4704-61-X
Barcode:	9789814704618

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