Readers 2012 Issue 23

Editorial Department of ReadersDuzhe Publishing & Media Corp. · ChinaFeb 2015

4.2

Word count: 80K words
Chapters: 62

Summary

Readers magazine was first published in January 1981. It is a comprehensive, general-interest digest magazine sponsored by Gansu People's Publishing House. Its original title was Reader's Digest. At the time of its launch in 1981, Reader's Digest had only 48 pages and was published once every two months; it was printed in black and white on newsprint and sold for three jiao per copy. In the first year after the magazine was founded, its total circulation reached 160,000 copies.

Editor's review

The value of Reader lies not only in individual pieces but in its editorial judgment: selecting stories, essays and remarks worth savoring from a flood of information and arranging them into a well-paced read. This issue continues that approach of reading ahead for the reader—short pieces, varied subjects, no heavy burden, yet often leaving a lingering impression. It works as an entry point to print reading and as something to keep close for repeated browsing. For longtime readers it is a familiar companion; for new readers it helps build a steady reading habit. A digest offers a filtered perspective rather than systematic knowledge, so keep your own judgment and seek out the original books on topics that interest you.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who want steady reading in fragmented time
Readers who prefer short essays, personal columns and profiles
Parents and teachers choosing extracurricular reading for children
Readers who enjoy print magazines and collecting back issues

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking specialized research materials or systematic subject knowledge
Readers who only enjoy long continuous narratives and reject short excerpts
Readers expecting each issue to explore a single theme in depth

Reading tips

Browse the contents and sections first, then read by interest; no need to finish in one sitting.
Set two or three fixed times a week to read a few pieces and build a sustainable rhythm.
Take brief notes on good pieces and review your reading trail at year's end.

About the publisher

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. China · Founded in 2009

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. takes Duzhe magazine as its core brand, with publishing directions covering periodicals, books, and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials, among which the Duzhe series of periodicals is its most representative publication. The books in the database are mainly various 2012 issues of Duzhe, such as several issues from No. 14 to No. 24, reflecting the publisher's approach of drawing on the author resources of the Duzhe editorial department and featuring the collected publication of periodical content. In addition to periodical publications, the company is also involved in the publication and distribution of books and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials. However, publicly available information in the database is limited, the common categories are not yet clear, and the representative books are concentrated on issues of Duzhe magazine, making it difficult to fully present its book publishing structure on this basis. Overall, the publisher's characteristic lies in relying on the Duzhe brand to carry out serialized and continuous publishing development around periodical content, with author resources drawn mainly from the Duzhe editorial department and related editorial teams.

版权信息
【卷首语】免费午餐
【目录】
【两代之间】当母爱没有名字时
【文苑】八百米故乡
【杂谈随感】行正道何必拘小节
【杂谈随感】出人意料的常识
【人世间】掌心内外
【语丝】语丝
【在海外】接受不必治疗函告
【杂谈随感】《江南Style》背后的经济秘密
【点滴】当人人都成为主角
【人物】南怀瑾逸事
【文苑】放鸭
【文苑】诗二首
【历史一页】太后逃难图
【名人轶事】典当维生
【名人轶事】拒领高薪
【名人轶事】看脚说话
【名人轶事】美国妻子
【人生之旅】度尽的年岁
【他山石】谁来为失误买单
【点滴】招聘广告的另类解释
【话题】改革！改革！
【言论】言论
【校园内外】出走的青年
【人生之旅】一步一天涯
【杂谈随感】咱们中国人的十大矛盾
【点滴】旅行
【点滴】在路上
【杂谈随感】陀螺与风车
【书林一叶】惜福
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【生活之友】开个不打瞌睡的会
【幽默小品】雪茄纵火案
【点滴】永远不要跟上司说的几句话
【社会之窗】起跑线旁缺席的启蒙先生
【婚姻家庭】民工日记——细水长流的生活
【文苑】最贵的新娘
【点滴】在中国经商的四大“不靠谱”
【人世间】戈壁滩上的交通规则
【意林】寒暑计
【意林】海誓
【意林】生命中的坎儿
【意林】鱼丽之宴
【文化茶座】在不确定的世界
【杂谈随感】校友为何愿意巨额捐赠
【书林一叶】对大人应当尽量宽容
【人生之旅】别把我当陌生人
【资料卡】民心所背的行业
【心理人生】在被信息淹死之前
【资料卡】资料卡
【人世间】爱心是最美的底色
【点滴】甘珀森法则
【青年一代】你也许无法赢得一场战斗，但你仍能赢得整个战争
【幽默小品】选错专业
【心理人生】理性与非理性判断
【趣味科学】趣味杂学
【文苑】人生不能没有憧憬
【两代之间】爱母“双簧”
【原创精品】黑暗弥漫下的光亮
【点滴】藕

FAQ

Is Reader an original magazine or a digest?

According to the introduction, it is a general-interest digest magazine, mainly carrying articles selected from other newspapers, magazines and books. To confirm a piece's source, check the contents and source notes.

Is it normal for articles in one issue to vary widely in style?

Yes. A digest must cover different subjects, genres and lengths, often alternating long and short pieces; this variety creates a reading rhythm and lets readers skip by interest rather than reading every piece closely.

Is a 2012 back issue still worth reading?

If you are reading enduring short pieces about human stories and life reflections, an old issue does not date; if you need the latest news, current data or trends, choose a newer publication and treat this as casual reading.

How can I judge whether a long-term subscription is worthwhile?

Read one complete issue first and see whether you adapt to short excerpts and mixed editing; if most pieces hold your attention, consider subscribing long-term rather than deciding on the impression of one or two articles.

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Editorial Department of Readers Author

The Editorial Department of Readers is the editorial unit of the Readers Magazine Press responsible for editing and publishing Readers. Founded in Lanzhou in March 1981 and sponsored by Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd., Readers is known as "a spiritual reader for the Chinese people" and has accumulated a circulation of over 2.1 billion copies. The department handles topic planning, manuscript selection and publication of the magazine. The database contains 262 of its editorial works, with representative issues including Nos. 16 to 23 of 2023. Based on available materials, public information about the department's specific staffing, history and operational details is limited; its profile is mainly presented through the ongoing issues of Readers, through which it has exerted a steady and broad influence on readers by conveying warm stories, humanistic essays and reflections on life.