1 option
From East to West : memoirs of a finance professor on academia, practice, and policy / Cheng-Few Lee, Rutgers University, USA.
LIBRA HG152.25 .L44 2017
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lee, Cheng F., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lee, Cheng F.
- Finance--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States.
- Finance.
- Chinese American college teachers--United States--Biography.
- Chinese American college teachers.
- Economists--United States--Biography.
- Economists.
- Finance--Study and teaching (Higher).
- United States.
- Chinese Americans--Biography.
- Chinese Americans.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Autobiographies.
- Physical Description:
- xxiv, 268 pages, 28 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., [2017]
- Summary:
- This memoir presents a special look into Professor Cheng-Few Lee's formative childhood years, his distinguished career as a respected scholar and conference organizer, and his substantial experience in the fields of education and policy-making. It shares the innovative methods and forward-looking educational philosophy that underpin the rigorous training of his students in finance and accounting. This memoir also reflects upon Professor Lee's life experiences, and his involvement in business consulting and government policy-making. Readers will enjoy this private retrospection into the memories, experiences, and philosophy of this humble man, who is counted among the most published finance professors and experienced journal editors in the world. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Happy Childhood of Kites and Geese 1
- Chapter 2 Mathematics and Chemistry at Chien Kuo (C.K.) High School 10
- Chapter 3 Misfortune May Be a Blessing in Disguise 18
- Chapter 4 Happy Family Life 31
- Chapter 5 Help from President Lee Teng-hui 42
- Chapter 6 Relationship with Ex-Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Kuo-shu Liang 54
- Chapter 7 Teaching Method and Educational Philosophy 70
- Chapter 8 Experience in Training Ph.D. Students in Finance and Accounting 85
- Chapter 9 Innovative and Active Approach to Teaching Finance 94
- Chapter 10 World Records in Academic Achievements 107
- Chapter 11 Traveling and Lecturing All Over the World 120
- Chapter 12 Editing Journals and Writing Books 138
- Chapter 13 Participation in Taiwanese Democratic Movements 154
- Chapter 14 My Relationships with Important People in Academic Institutes, the Industry, and Taiwan Government 164
- Chapter 15 Contributions to Taiwan's Economic and Financial Policies 179
- Chapter 16 Contributions to Taiwan's Management Education 206
- Chapter 17 Forty Three Years of a Challenging and Rewarding Academic Career 217
- Chapter 18 Life Begins at 70 227.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9789813146129
- 9813146125
- 9789813146136
- 9813146133
- OCLC:
- 950450955
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.