Dorothy Mary Moyle Needham's Role in Sino-British Scientific,Technological and Cultural Exchange During the War——Based on an Investigation of Dorothy's Diary and Letters
In 1944-1945,British biochemist Dorothy Mary Moyle Needham joined the Sino-British Scientific Cooperation Office founded by Joseph Needham and worked with him on a great deal of scientific and technological assistance in China.Based on the four diaries of Dorothy's visits to China and her letters,combined with other background materials and literature,this paper analyzes Dorothy's main work and influence during her stay in China.The research shows that Dorothy played a unique role in the scientific and technological exchanges between China and Britain during the war.As a biochemist,she actively engaged in academic exchanges with Chinese biochemical circles.As the deputy director of the Sino-British Scientific Cooperation Office,she helped to deal with various scientific and cultural exchanges between China and the UK based on the cooperation Museum.As an advocate for Chinese women and the wartime situation,she surveyed the people's livelihood and volunteered to share her life and work experience.Dorothy has made an indispensable contribution to the scientific and cultural exchanges between China and the UK.
Dorothy Mary Moyle NeedhamwartimeSino-British scientific and technological exchanges