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Book SynopsisThis is an inspiring story about a Yuan li Wu 's hard work, accomplishments and virtuous character. It is also a story of adaptation and assimilation in the best sense of datong (great harmony) by Confucius.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by Yuan-li Wu Chapter 2 Preface: Interview by Judy Chu Chapter 3 Introduction to Tiananmen to Tiananmen by Judy Chu Chapter 4 Translator's Note Chapter 5 Growing Up and Study: Childhood; Study in Europe (Fall, 1938); Refuge in Wales (Summer, 1940); Marrying Annemarie Jacobi (March, 1941) Chapter 6 Returning to China: Visiting Family in New York and Work for the United Nations (December, 1945 to December, 1946); Job-seeking in China (Spring and Summer, 1947); The International Situation after World War II (1947-1949) Chapter 7 Career in America: Journey to America (Summer, 1949); China Research at the Hoover Institution (1951-1956, 1960-1969); Joining Government- The First Chinese-American in a Ranking Position in the Defense Department (1969-1970); Back to Teaching and R Chapter 8 Diverse Areas of Research: Scope and Direction of Research; Ideas for Research- Origin and Development; Major Publications Chapter 9 Life: Evolution of Thinking and Attitude While Living Abroad; People Having the Most Profound Impact on Yuan-li; Family Life; Personal Philosophy Chapter 10 Conclusion: Looking Back on Life; Advice to Chinese Students Outside China; Life Has Not Been in Vain Chapter 11 Appendix: List of Publications in English Chapter 12 Index
