China Perspectives
About the Book Series
The China Perspectives series focuses on publishing original and translated works by leading Chinese scholars, writing about both global topics and China-related themes. It represents the complete portfolio of Taylor & Francis Books in China, which covers Humanities & Social Sciences, Education, Mental Health and Psychology, Science and Technology, Engineering, as well as many interdisciplinary themes.
This is the first time that any of these books have been published or translated into English for international readers. The series aims to put forward a Chinese perspective, give insights into cutting-edge academic thinking in China, and inspire researchers globally.
To submit proposals, please contact the Taylor & Francis Publisher for China Publishing Programme, Lian Sun ([email protected])
A Multidimensional Study of Tao Yuanming: Textual Research, Philosophical Significance, Rhetoric and Reception
1st Edition
By Qian Zhixi
July 21, 2026
This book examines the life, philosophy, works and influence of Tao Yuanming, one of the most emblematic poets in ancient China. It sheds light on his lasting poetic and spiritual significance within the Chinese cultural tradition. The study takes a multi-faceted approach to the poet. The first ...
Highlands and Lowlands: A Historical Geographical Study of the Jiangnan Region Between the Eleventh and Sixteenth Centuries
1st Edition
By Xie Shi
July 14, 2026
Starting with the distinct geomorphological concepts of "highlands" and "lowlands" in the Jiangnan region, this volume examines the evolution of the agricultural hydraulic system, settlement patterns, land recultivation, and administrative divisions in the area east of Taihu Lake between the 11th ...
Genres of Chinese Intellectual Thought
1st Edition
By Liu Ning
June 26, 2026
This book explores the forms through which Chinese intellectual thought is expressed. It systematically addresses the crucial question of how Chinese thought is articulated according to different conventions and examines the historical interplay between literary genres and philosophy in China. In ...
Towards an Ethical Subject: Human Cloning in Science Fiction
1st Edition
By Guo Wen
June 19, 2026
This book offers a groundbreaking literary-ethical examination of cloning narratives in science fiction, positioning itself at the intersection of speculative fiction and emerging biotechnological realities. As cloning steps out of science fiction and into our tangible reality, this book turns to ...
AI and Security in China's Higher Education: Challenges and Responses
1st Edition
By Xiaoshu Xu
June 08, 2026
The book explores how universities can harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) while safeguarding privacy, equity, and academic values. Focusing on China’s rapidly evolving higher education sector, this book examines the opportunities that AI presents, including personalized learning, ...
Oracle Bone Inscriptions: A New Exploration of the Three-Thousand-Year-Old Chinese Writing System
1st Edition
By Tingzhu Chen
June 08, 2026
This book presents a systematic re-examination of the Oracle Bone Inscription writing system by integrating up-dated archaeological discoveries and scholarly advances, with the aim of illuminating new aspects of the early evolution of Chinese characters.Building on this foundation, the study ...
State Evolution and Governance in Ancient China
1st Edition
By Xu Yong
April 29, 2026
This book employs the analytical framework of "relational superposition" to explain the continuity, breakthroughs, and repetitions of Chinese state evolution. Specifically, it elucidates how, after Qin Shi Huang’s unification of China, the ancient Chinese state and its governance transcended the ...
Chinese Astroarchaeology
1st Edition
By Feng Shi
April 22, 2026
This book systematically examines Chinese astroarchaeology from the Neolithic period onwards, aiming to reconstruct premodern knowledge systems and articulate the intellectual foundations of traditional Chinese culture. As an interdisciplinary field, Chinese astroarchaeology explores cosmological ...
Translation as the Gaze: Conceptualizing the Sino-Western Encounter, 1839-1949
1st Edition
By Qilin Cao
April 17, 2026
This book centers on how translation is key to understanding the encounter between China and the West from 1839 to 1949. It explores the ambivalence, anxiety, and narcissism that China manifested when facing the foreign other and conceptualizes this intercultural interaction as a gaze. Drawing on...
Anthropology of Cultural Transformation
1st Edition
By Xudong Zhao
March 02, 2026
This two-volume set explores how anthropology should respond to and engage with cultural change in the modern world. Anthropology in the twenty-first century faces a worldview of cultural transformation based on communication, collision, and interaction among cultures around the globe. This ...
Anthropology of Cultural Transformation I: Togetherness and Separation
1st Edition
By Xudong Zhao
March 02, 2026
As the first of a two-volume set on the anthropology of cultural transformation, this book discusses the manifestations of cultural transformation in the modern world and explores the re-establishment of cultural consciousness. Anthropology in the 21st century is confronted with a worldview of ...
Education Assessment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
1st Edition
By Hu Xiaoyi
February 20, 2026
This book examines the educational needs of school-aged children with autism in China. It addresses the gap between the available resources and the growing demand for specialized education. The author presents a comprehensive assessment system based on well-established models, such as the iceberg ...