Harvard-Yenching Institute and Cultural Engineering

Discover the fascinating intersection of culture and scholarship in Harvard-Yenching Institute and Cultural Engineering by Shuhua Fan. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2014, this compelling hardback spans 322 pages and offers an in-depth, empirical exploration of the Harvard-Yenching Institute (HYI) from the 1920s to the early 1950s.

Fan meticulously investigates how Western and American humanities scholarship was transplanted into Asia, particularly China, while addressing pivotal questions surrounding U.S.-China relations. This book is essential for anyone interested in cultural relations, international relations, and the intellectual life that shaped the East-West dialogue during a transformative period in history.

Join Shuhua Fan on a journey through the complexities of cultural engineering and gain insights into the lasting impact of the Harvard-Yenching Institute on global scholarship.