Edgar Tang
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Edgar Chi-ho Tang (born 1902), was an influential Chinese writer, journalist and educator.
, Jiangxi Province. From 1913 to 1918, Tang studied at Saint John's School (a middle school
) in Jiujiang. From 1918 to 1923, Tang studied at Boone University (文华大学) in Wuchang (current Wuhan
), Hubei Province, and graduated with BA. From 1923 to 1925, Tang taught at Saint John's School, and also was a reporter for a news agency
in Shanghai. In 1925, Tang was sent to the United States by the Jiangxi Provincial Government.
Tang studied at the University of Missouri
, and obtained BA and MA (in 1927) in journalism. Tang shortly studied public law
at the Columbia University Law School, but transferred to Harvard University
. Tang obtained master's degree in 1929 and doctor's degree in 1932 both from Harvard. From 1927 to 1932, Tang also worked for Harvard University Library
. In 1930, Tang lectured Chinese culture at Boston University
.
After returning China, Tang was pointed professor of politics at the National Central University
(current Nanjing University
). From 1940 to 1945, Tang was the President of Cheeloo University
in Shandong Province. In June 1946, Tang became the President
of National Yingshi University
(a root of current Zhejiang University
). In June 1948, Tang was resigned from the university president position due to the student strike
.
Although Tang was a quite well known scholar in China before 1949, the information about the later life of Tang is rarely seen from current mainland Chinese
sources.
Biography
Tang was born in 1902 and his ancestral hometown was JiujiangJiujiang
Jiujiang , formerly transliterated Kiukiang, is a prefecture-level city located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province, China. It is the second-largest prefecture-level city in Jiangxi province, the largest one being Nanchang...
, Jiangxi Province. From 1913 to 1918, Tang studied at Saint John's School (a middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
) in Jiujiang. From 1918 to 1923, Tang studied at Boone University (文华大学) in Wuchang (current Wuhan
Wuhan
Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies at the east of the Jianghan Plain, and the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers...
), Hubei Province, and graduated with BA. From 1923 to 1925, Tang taught at Saint John's School, and also was a reporter for a news agency
News agency
A news agency is an organization of journalists established to supply news reports to news organizations: newspapers, magazines, and radio and television broadcasters. Such an agency may also be referred to as a wire service, newswire or news service.-History:The oldest news agency is Agence...
in Shanghai. In 1925, Tang was sent to the United States by the Jiangxi Provincial Government.
Tang studied at the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
, and obtained BA and MA (in 1927) in journalism. Tang shortly studied public law
Public law
Public law is a theory of law governing the relationship between individuals and the state. Under this theory, constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are sub-divisions of public law...
at the Columbia University Law School, but transferred to Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
. Tang obtained master's degree in 1929 and doctor's degree in 1932 both from Harvard. From 1927 to 1932, Tang also worked for Harvard University Library
Harvard University Library
The Harvard University Library system comprises about 90 libraries, with more than 16 million volumes. It is the oldest library system in the United States, the largest academic and the largest private library system in the world...
. In 1930, Tang lectured Chinese culture at Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
.
After returning China, Tang was pointed professor of politics at the National Central University
National Central University
National Central University is a national comprehensive university in Taiwan .National Central University was founded in 1915 and originated in 258 CE at Nanjing, China. After NCU in Nanjing was renamed Nanjing University in 1949, NCU was re-established in Taiwan in 1962...
(current Nanjing University
Nanjing University
Nanjing University , or Nanking University, is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in China...
). From 1940 to 1945, Tang was the President of Cheeloo University
Cheeloo University
Cheeloo University was a university in China, established by Hunter Corbett American Presbyterian, and other English Baptist, Anglican, and Canadian Presbyterian mission agencies in early 1900 in China.-History:...
in Shandong Province. In June 1946, Tang became the President
Presidents of Zhejiang University
-Qiushi Academy - Zhejiang Advanced College period:-National 3rd Sun Yat-sen University - National Chekiang University period :Chekiang University or National Chekiang University is also known as the University of Chekiang...
of National Yingshi University
Yingshi University
Yingshi University , was a defunct university of Zhejiang Province, China.-Brief history:At beginning, the university was a war-period university during the Second Sino-Japanese War...
(a root of current Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
). In June 1948, Tang was resigned from the university president position due to the student strike
Student strike
A student strike occurs when students enrolled at a teaching institution such as a school, college or university refuse to go to class. This form of strike action is often used as a negotiating tactic in order to put pressure on the governing body of the university, particularly in countries where...
.
Although Tang was a quite well known scholar in China before 1949, the information about the later life of Tang is rarely seen from current mainland Chinese
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
sources.
Works by Tang
- 《中国的宪政问题》 (Problems of China's Constitution and Politics)
- 《中国审查员的建立》 (The Setup of Examinant System in China)
- 《中国的对外关系－著作文献提要》 (China's Foreign Relations - Summary of Literature)