| Chinese Academy of Social Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CASS |
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Research Organization; Think Tank |
| Location | Beijing |
| President | Chen Kuiyuan |
| Affiliations | State Council of China |
| Staff | 3200 |
| Website | CASS |
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) (simplified Chinese: 中国社会科学院; traditional Chinese: 中國社會科學院; pinyin: Zhōngguó Shèhuì Kēxuéyuàn) is the premier academic research organization in the fields of philosophy and social sciences of China, it is also the most important think tank in China. Established in 1977, CASS was built on the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences and affiliated to the State Council of China. The first president was Hu Qiaomu, who held his position until his death, and the present president is Professor Chen Kuiyuan.
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History
In May 1977, aimed to prosper and promote the development of social sciences, which had been almost totally destroyed in the Cultural Revolution,14 research units of the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences were separated from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, established a new research organization: the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
From then on, some new institutes were established.
Organization
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has five academic divisions:
- Philosophy, Literature and History
- Economics
- Law,Social and Political Studies
- International Studies
- Marxist Studies
CASS is now made up of 35 research institutes, more than 90 research centers, and one graduate school (Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), CASS is also in charge of 105 national academic communities throughout China.
Members
CASS currently has over 3200 resident scholars[1], the membership and honorary CASS membership are the highest academic titles in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,and both enjoy a life-time honor. There are 47 members and 95 honorary members now.
List of Presidents
- Hu Qiaomu (胡乔木): 1977-1982
- Ma Hong (马洪): 1982-1985
- Hu Qiaomu: 1985-1988
- Hu Sheng (胡绳): 1988-1998
- Li Tieying (李铁映): 1998-2003
- Chen Kuiyuan (陈奎元): 2003-present
See also
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