The Historical Role And Impact Of The Scientific Mission To North-Western China

The Scientific Mission to North-Western China was established in 1927,inner Mongolia,Gansu,Xinjiang,ect.,Northwest China conducted a large-scale scientific expedition.The academic study related to many subjects:geology and paleontology,geography,meteorology,archeology,historiography,folklore ect.It gained great achievements and exercised great significance.At that time,the various sectors paid close attention to the Scientific Mission to North-Western China,a few members also published the articles on the mission one after the other.But as a result of various reasons,the mission which has epoch-making significance in the scientific investigation history has been forgotten.In recent years,when more data rose,the study of the mission were more and more,but the whole of the group's relatively small.The thesis will have a comprehensive discussion on the Scientific Mission to North-Western China and its activities and described the delegation's role and practical significance.The thesis firstly discusses the organization of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China.In the late 19th century and the early 20th century,many western expeditions made a series of activities in succession and stole a large number of cultural relics of China.These activities stimulated the Chinese academic circles and promoted the awakening of the Chinese intellectuals.The Revolution of 1911 and the May Fourth Movement,the modern Chinese science made rapid progress.Nanjing Provisional Government set up a Geological Subjects in the Ministry of Industry,LuXun wrote"Geological on",HuaHengFang translated"Superficial Geology",the geological society of china had been established etc ,which represents China's social development,national independence and the revitalization of science.Followed by a brief description of the process of setting up the mission,from geology,paleontology,geography,meteorology and other areas of study point out the achievements of the members.Again discussed the role and impact of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China.1.By studying the history of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China,can more fully enhance the history of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China's important role in scientific work.2. By studying the history of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China,will not only inspire people to learn the spirit of quality scientists for braving,the pursuit of knowledge,seeking the truth ,but also we study them for life,thought and academic achievement that is even more beneficial.3. studying the history of the Scientific Mission to North-Western China has some practical significance which provides the future work experience and gives some reference for future generations.Through discussion and analysis,the article concludes: the Scientific Mission to North-Western China set an example for the scientific and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and the Abroad;promoted the development of natural science,including geological sciences and related disciplines;demonstrated the highest scientific spirit of scientists; the Scientific Mission to North-Western China is a successful scientific research;trained some excellent experts.