《变局中的中国人》（Mandarin Chinese Edition） | Sociocultural Analysis of Chinese Identity & Historical Transformation

Product Information
ISBN-10: 7800094901
ISBN-13: 978-780009490-3 (Print)
Product Type: Hardcover Sociocultural Essay Collection
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Page Count: 320 pages
Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 9.6 ounces
Publication Date: 1998 (1st edition)
Publisher: Shi Shi Chu Ban She (Shishi Publishing House)

Overview

《变局中的中国人》 (Translated: The Chinese People in Transformation ) is a seminal work exploring the evolution of Chinese identity through historical, political, and cultural lenses. Published in 1998 by Shishi Publishing House, this 320-page collection of essays delves into pivotal moments of societal change in modern Chinese history, from the late Qing Dynasty to the post-Cultural Revolution era. Written by prominent scholars, it examines how traditional values, foreign influences, and ideological shifts have shaped the collective psyche of the Chinese people. This edition is prized for its critical analysis and relevance to understanding contemporary China’s social dynamics.

Chinese Translation - Overview (内容简介)

《变局中的中国人》是研究中国现代性与文化转型的重要文集，收录学者对清末至改革开放后社会变革的深度剖析。全书共320页，探讨儒家传统、西方思想与社会主义意识形态的交融与冲突，揭示中国民众身份认同的复杂性。适合历史学、社会学研究者及对中国现代文化感兴趣的读者。

Product Features

• Format: 320-page hardcover with durable binding
• Target Audience: Historians, sociologists, students of Chinese studies, and general readers interested in cultural identity
• Key Themes: Modernization, cultural continuity vs. change, nationalism, socio-political reform
• Historical Scope: Late Qing Dynasty (1840s) to late 20th-century reforms
• Scholarly Depth: Peer-reviewed essays with extensive footnotes and references

Interesting Facts

Why This Book Stands Out

• Historical Contextualization: Connects China’s 19th-century "century of humiliation" to its 20th-century ideological struggles, offering a framework for understanding modern nationalism.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Combines insights from history, philosophy, economics, and anthropology to analyze societal transformation.
• Cultural Relevance: Discusses enduring themes like Confucian ethics in a globalized world and the tension between tradition and progress.

Behind the Authorship

• Edited by a team of historians from Peking University, ensuring academic rigor and diverse perspectives.
• Includes rare archival photographs and political cartoons from the Republican era (1912–1949) to illustrate key arguments.
• Frequently cited in Chinese universities for courses on modern history and cultural studies.

Chinese Translation - Interesting Facts (亮点解析)

为何选择此书？

• 历史脉络清晰： 从鸦片战争到改革开放，系统梳理中国现代化进程中的关键转折点。
• 跨学科视角： 融合史学、哲学与经济学，解析社会变革的多维动因。
• 文化反思： 探讨儒家思想与全球化冲击下的身份认同困境。

作者团队背景

• 由北京大学历史系学者联合编纂，涵盖左翼与自由派观点。
• 附录含民国时期漫画与老照片，增强论述的直观性。
• 被列为多所高校“中国近现代史”课程指定参考书。

Publishers

Published by Shi Shi Chu Ban She (Shishi Publishing House) in 1998, a Beijing-based press specializing in historical, political, and literary works. Known for its commitment to academic integrity, the publisher has released influential titles on China’s socio-political development.

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Chinese:
#中国近代史 #社会文化研究 #现代化转型 #身份认同 #政治改革 #学术文集