Publisher's Synopsis
The Eastward Dissemination of Western Learning in the Late Qing Dynasty discusses the five major themes of the late Qing Dynasty, namely understanding the world, enlightenment through science, striving for a strong and rich country, saving the country from the edge of extinction, and the emergence of democratic idea. The Chinese version has been awarded several prestigious literary prizes including the Grand Prize of College Scientific Research (1993-1994), Outstanding Books of Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences (1994-1995), and Second Prize of Outstanding Books of Political Theory.
