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The effect of the Cold War on librarianship in China

The effect of the Cold War on librarianship in China The development of library science is discussed within four main phases: US influence before 1949; Soviet Union influence 1949-1965; diplomatic segregation from the West 1966-1976; and the influence of the developed countries 1977-1991. The effects of the Cold War on Chinese politics and so on librarianship are indicated and discussed and the influence of the Cultural Revolution, and recovery after it, analysed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Review Emerald Publishing

The effect of the Cold War on librarianship in China

Library Review , Volume 50 (3): 6 – Apr 1, 2001

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2001 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0024-2535
DOI
10.1108/00242530110386843
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Abstract

The development of library science is discussed within four main phases: US influence before 1949; Soviet Union influence 1949-1965; diplomatic segregation from the West 1966-1976; and the influence of the developed countries 1977-1991. The effects of the Cold War on Chinese politics and so on librarianship are indicated and discussed and the influence of the Cultural Revolution, and recovery after it, analysed.

Journal

Library ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 2001

Keywords: China; History; Librarians; Libraries; Politics

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