A sinologist is a scholar or expert who specializes in the study of China, its language, culture, history, and society. This field encompasses various disciplines, including history, literature, political science, and anthropology, often focusing on the Chinese language and its various dialects. Sinologists may conduct research, teach, and contribute to the understanding of Chinese civilization both in academic settings and through publications. Their work is essential for fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding.
David Hawkes - Sinologist - died in 2009.
David Hawkes - Sinologist - was born in 1923.
Li Ling - sinologist - was born in 1948.
Thomas Metzger - sinologist - was born in 1933.
George A. Kennedy - sinologist - was born in 1901.
George A. Kennedy - sinologist - died in 1960.
Paul Thompson - sinologist - died on 2007-06-12.
Paul Thompson - sinologist - was born on 1931-02-10.
an expert on China is called a sinologist.
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Joseph Needham was a British biochemist, historian, and sinologist known for his extensive research on the history of science and technology in China. He is best known for his monumental work, "Science and Civilisation in China," which documented Chinese scientific achievements from ancient times to the present day. Needham's work helped to challenge the Eurocentric view of the history of science and promote a more balanced view of global scientific contributions.
She wrote many novels about the lives of poor Chinese people trying to give them a voice in the literary world. Pearl grew up in China and was able to speak many dialects so her stories were from first hand experience of what it was like to live in China prior to the Cultural Revolution.