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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers and enthusiasts interested in modern and contemporary Chinese intellectual history and cultural transformation
- Readers concerned with conceptual history, translation history, and the sociology of knowledge
- Science and engineering students and practitioners who wish to go beyond the technical level and reflect on the nature of science from a humanistic perspective
- General readers curious about cultural exchange and collision between China and the West
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking popular science knowledge or introductions to the latest scientific developments
- Readers expecting light reading or lacking a certain foundation in history and philosophy
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read the introduction first to grasp the author's core questions and research approach before moving on to the detailed discussion in each chapter.
- While reading, relate the conceptual changes described in the book to the broader context of modern Chinese history and consider their connections with major historical events.
- The book involves a large number of names, titles of works, and conceptual distinctions; taking notes as appropriate will help clarify the threads and deepen understanding.
About the publisher
Jiangsu People's Publishing House is known for works in history, literature and the social sciences. Judging from its catalog, it focuses on modern Chinese history, classical literary appreciation and scholarly research. Representative titles include historical works such as Kuomintang-Communist Cooperation and the National Revolution, 1924–1927 and A Record of Combat on the Front Lines of China's War of Resistance Against Japan, literary and visual documents such as Sun Wen's Illustrated Complete Dream of the Red Chamber, and scholarly collections such as Chen Yinke's Collected Works of Hanliu Hall. Translations such as The Dust Bowl and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life reflect an interest in overseas social and cultural studies. Its authors include historians Wang Qisheng, Huang Yuzhang and Guo Rugui, as well as figures associated with classical literature such as Cao Xueqin and Sun Wen. Common categories include history, literary appreciation, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social-science and cultural titles, showing a balance between historical scholarship and literature and between academic and popular publishing. Because public information is limited, this overview is based only on the books in the catalog.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 弁言
- 序章 西“学”东渐：Science如何成为科学
- 第一章 日本的“科学”
- 第一节 兰学，穷理之学
- 第二节 西周的“学”与“术”
- 第三节 “科学”的诞生
- 第四节 “科学”在日本
- 第二章 中国的“科学”
- 第一节 “科学”进入汉语
- 第二节 策问科学
- 第三章 严复的科学思想
- 第一节 中学与西学
- 第二节 科学的目的
- 第三节 科学的门径
- 第四节 科学的内容与次第
- 小结
- 第四章 讲科学的时代
- 第一节 讲述科学
- 第二节 讲究科学
- 终章 概念之旅与词语环流
- 主要参考文献
- 后记
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About the author
Shen Guowei is a scholar whose work focuses on modern Chinese vocabulary and Sino-Japanese language contact. Public information about him is limited, and his biography, academic training and positions are not recorded in the available sources; his existing works nonetheless make his research focus and writing approach clear. Four of his works are included here, the representative ones being Studies of Modern Chinese Two-Character Words: Language Contact and the Modern Evolution of Chinese, A Term Established Through Months of Hesitation, and New Words Going Back and Forth: A History of Sino-Japanese Language Negotiation in Modern Times. These works examine the formation of modern Chinese two-character words, the creation and spread of neologisms, and the interaction between Chinese and Japanese at the level of language in modern times, combining linguistic analysis with cultural and historical perspectives. His writing is distinguished by conceptual scrutiny and careful use of historical sources, with a clear sense of problem and a rigorous style. His works fall under social science, language and writing, and social culture, and are suited to readers interested in the history of modern Chinese vocabulary, Sino-Japanese cultural exchange and language contact.
Sun Jiang is an author about whom limited public information is available. His research and writing largely center on history, thought, and law. Ten of his works are included in the library, spanning categories such as history, social sciences, culture, world history, law, and Eastern philosophy. Representative works include Reexamining China's "Modernity," Integrating East and West: A Century of Classic Essays from the Xueheng School, and Studies in the History of Asian Concepts (Vol. 9), as well as National Language, Feudalism, Science, Utilitarianism, and Rule of Law. These works suggest that he prefers to approach historical and intellectual questions through key concepts, tracing how ideas evolve within a comparative Chinese-Western framework. His writing combines scholarly rigor with readability and is suited to readers interested in modern China, conceptual history, and intellectual and cultural questions.
