The Chinese Journal for the History of Science and technology  NO.4 2002

Creative Research Seventy Years Ago:A New Electronic Theory of Organic Reactions──Cherishing the Memory of Mr. Tseou Héou-Féo……QIAN Ren-yuan

【Abstract】 Mr. Tseou Héou-Féo, an organic chemist, performed many scientific researches of great originality with highly innovative ideas in the thirties of the last century. Unfortunately, owing to the war during 1937-1945 and his poor health in the postwar years he had worked only for a rather short span of less than ten years. His scientific contributions have almost been forgotten by present-day chemists in China. As a student taking a course of 'advanced organic chemistry' given by Prof. Tseou Héou-Féo in Zhejiang University back in 1937-1938, the author writes this paper with deep feeling to cherish the memory of a great scientist and teacher,on the occasion of the centennial annivarsary of his birthday. A biographic sketch of his academic life,mainly in regard to his scientific activities,is given in some detail. His electronic theory of organic reactions is briefly introduced, emphasizing his basic starting points as viewed from current scientific understandings. Sincere admiration of his scientific achievements and warm personality,as well as deep sympathy over misfortune in his later life, as expressed by a number of Chinese scientists,are also mentioned. The paper,the author hopes,would supplement the historical materials of chemistry in China.

An Unknown Phase of History Between Ye Qisun and Wang Ganchang and Its Enlightenment for Later Generations……YU Hao

【Abstract】 Wang Ganchang,a rare physicist adept in both experiment and theory,made outstanding contributions in science and education which is closely related to his being trained by Ye Qisun (1898-1998),a master of great learning and integrity. During 1930 to 1931,Wang and Ye studied exactly the same course in modern theoretical physics for one year in Germany,and this unknown historical fact is quite valuable for understanding Wang′s success in his career.The author provides relevant sources and gives his opinions.

Research on the Technology for Smelting and Founding Bronze in Ancient China……LIU En-yuan

【Abstract】 Based on historical documents,local chronicles and relevant recordings of the exploitation and smelting of copper mine,this paper makes a comprehensive analysis and study on bronze ware of the Shang-Zhou to the Qing-Han dynasties,which were unearthed over the years in Guizhou Province,as well as on founding moulds and sites of copper smelting.In addtition,it expatiates on the origin and development of culture and smelting technology of bronze in the Yelang area of ancient Guizhou with a discussion on the characteristics of bronze culture in this area.

A Short History on the Reconstruction of Eugenics in Contemporary China……RUAN Fang-fu

【Abstract】 This paper gives a brief account of the start and progress of reconstructing eugenics in the end of 1970s and the early 1980s in mainland China by the personal experiences of the author. The key role of Professor Wu Min is emphasized in this short survey of the reconstruction of eugenics in China.

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A Major Adjustment and Change of Chinese Geological Organisations in the Early 1950s……CHEN Meng-xiong

【Abstract】 In the early 1950s,the geological organisations throughout China underwent a major adjustment and change,thus breaking the pattern of pre-Liberation geological organisations and resulting in the establishment of a new system of unified leadership and unified planning for all Chinese geological undertakings.This paper gives an account of the background and course of this historical fact according to the personal experience of the author at that time.

A Retrospect of Insulin Synthesis: An Interview with Prof.Du Yucang……XIONG Wei-min

【Abstract】 Recruiting hundreds of scientific workers from many research units and going through frequent political movements, the program of insulin synthesis is an excellent case in the study of history of modern science in China. As the record of an interview with Prof. Du Yucang, who is a leading scientist in insulin synthesis,this article mainly covers the entire process of insulin systhesis carried out in the manner of a large formation warfare. In addition,the scientific value and the organization of research work are also discussed.

The Study on the Using Values,the Working Rules and the Covering Procedure of the Oral History……CAO Xing-sui

【Abstract】 This paper is a presentation of the author at the meeting of the seminar on oral history.In the paper,the author points out what we will do for oral history,why we should do oral history and how to do oral history.The author also points out that we should follow the rules as follow: Esteeming the privacy and the desire of the teller, Esteeming the truth of telling,Perfectly collecting all materials, Integrity constituting to historiography units.

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