The Chinese Journal for the History of Science and technology  NO.1 2001

Did Hu Shi Really Believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine……ZU Shu xian

【Abstract】 Dr.Hu Shi(or Hu Shih,1891—1962),pioneer of China's New Cultural Movement in the early 20th century,is not only a great thinker but also the leader of the Vernacular Movement and the subsequent literary revolution in China.His progressive and scientific attitude to academic research is epitomized by his advocacy of “dare to propose new hypotheses and then subject them to rigorous and methodical examination”.Several books published since the late 1980's claim that Hu Shi was a believer in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The basis for this assertion is his inscription of a painting titled “Lu Zhong an Studying Medical Classics in Autumn” in 1921,which was done in gratitude after Hu Shi was cured by the practitioner of Chinese medicine Lu Zhong an of diabetes,chronic nephritis and heart disease.However,a thorough review of Hu Shi's diary,letters and articles reveals that though he suffered his first heart attack in 1938,he did not have any of the above mentioned chronic symptoms before then.The condition that Lu Zhong an treated Hu Shi was nothing more than a self limiting one,which Hu Shi called as “minor illness”.This is consistent with Hu Shi's repeated declarations that he had never been cured of diabetes or chronic nephritis by TCM.In fact,Hu Shi considered himself an advocate of Western medicine,and supported his friends in criticizing TCM as the product of a pedantic culture far behind the times.His penetrating criticism of TCM remains both relevant and important,particularly in view of the medical quackery rampant in China today.

Forming and Changing of the Translated Terms of Chinese Modern Earth Science and Its Branches……ZHANG Jiu chen

【Abstract】 Dividing was the main character of the modern earth science during its development.From late 19th century to early 20th century,geology,geography and meteorology became the main branches of earth science.It is one of the problems to translate the names of these new branches.According to a vast amount of scientific data in late 19th century to early 20th century,this paper studies the forming and changing of these branch names.And the paper tries to show the development and problems of Chinese modern earth science by the changing of these translated names.

Research on the Development of Chinese Bronze Chime bells……GUAN Xiao wu

【Abstract】 Occupying a prominent position in ancient Chinese ritual orchestra,the chime bells of China merit our particular attention.As the products of specific times,they provide us with significant social information.They not only incorporate the splendid achievements of the times,but cement the limitations of the age in them as well.This article,which is based on historical facts,outlines the development of Chinese chime bells,and pays close attention to their cultural connotations. 

An Interview with Shi Zhongci……WANG Xiao qin

【Abstract】 Shi Zhongci,a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,is an eminent computational mathematician who has many creative achievements in the field of finite element methods. This paper is a record of the author's interview with him on September 14,2000,and from it we can see his experiences as a student and his academic career and the background on which his major achievements were made.The successes of Shi Zhongci reinforce our conviction that China will become a leading country in mathematics in the 21st century.

The Institute for Training the Largest Number of Masters of Engineering Science at Most before Establishment of P.R.China ——The Communication Institute of Chiao Tung University……SHI Gui quan

【Abstract】 The Communication Institute of Chiao Tung University was an institute for training the largest number of masters of engineering science before establishment of P.R.China.It occupies an important place in the history of higher science and engineering graduate education in China.Investigating its origin and evolution,training program and implementation,the pattern of running school and educational achievement in detail,this thesis analyses its characteristics and causes of success.

An Introduction to the Incomplete Copy Jiuzhang Zhengming Suanfa……LI Zhao hua

【Abstract】 In this paper the author introduces an incomplete copy of traditional mathematics in China,Jiuzhang Zhengming Suanfa(Concise Arithmetic in Nine Chapters) reprinted in 1582,which persons think to lose before now.The incomplete copy makes it detailed cheng Dawei's recording about the work in Suanfa Tongzong(Systematic Treatise on Arithmetic,1592 A D).And also,most problems in verse,which are regarded as important part of Jiuzhang Tongming Suanfa(Popular Arithmetic in Nine Chapters,1424 A.D.),can be collected from the copy.

Jīvaka pustaka:A Bilingual Sanskrit and Khotanese Medical Classic from Dunhuang Caves……CHEN Ming

【Abstract】 Jīvaka pustaka,ch.ii.003,a bilingual Sanskrit and Khotanese medical classic from Dunhuang Caves transcribed probably before the 11th century,is a collected work of medical texts.Consisting of four parts,the extant copy of the work belongs to the Indian ?yurvedical system,in which the influence of Buddhism can be noticed. Its Khotanese version reflects the cultures of India and Khotan. Jīvaka pustaka occupies an important place in the history Sino Indian cultural exchange.

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