Structure
The CASS comprises five academic divisions:
- Philosophy, Literature and History
- Economics
- Law, Social studies and Political studies
- International Studies
- Marxist studies
New research units were later established; CASS is now made up of 35 research institutes, more than 90 research centers, and one graduate school (Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), CASS is also in charge of 105 national academic communities throughout China.
CASS currently has over 3,200 resident scholars. CASS membership and honorary membership are both conferred for life and are the highest academic titles of the academy. There are 47 members and 95 honorary members now.
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