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Author:

Greene, J. Megan

Title:

The origins of the developmental state in Taiwan : science policy and the quest for modernization / J. Megan Greene.

Publisher:

Harvard University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xii, 224 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Science and state--Taiwan.
Science and state--China.
Technology and state--Taiwan.
Technology and state--China.
Science and state--Taiwan--History--20th century.
Science and state--China--History--20th century.
Technology and state--Taiwan--History--20th century.
Technology and state--China--History--20th century.
Taiwan--Economic conditions
Taiwan--Relations--China.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-214) and index.

Contents:

List of abbreviations -- A note on romanization -- Introduction: science policy in a developmental state -- Starts and stops: the Kuomintang and science and technology, 1927-1958 -- The first push: domestic and foreign advocates -- The state gets interested: the lure of economic development -- Coordinating policy: manpower planning and education -- The final step: the state comes together -- Conclusion: is Taiwan's past China's future?.

ISBN:

0674027701 (alk. paper)
9780674027701 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)163604264

LCCN:

2007031715

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)