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])
Highlands and Lowlands: A Historical Geographical Study of the Jiangnan Region Between the Eleventh and Sixteenth Centuries
1st Edition
By Xie Shi
August 06, 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 ...
A Multidimensional Study of Tao Yuanming: Textual Research, Philosophical Significance, Rhetoric and Reception
1st Edition
By Qian Zhixi
July 20, 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 ...
Genres of Chinese Intellectual Thought
1st Edition
By Liu Ning
June 22, 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 ...
The West Uighur Kingdom on the Silk Road: A History of Eastern Central Asia from the Ninth to the Thirteenth Centuries
1st Edition
By Fu Ma
June 16, 2026
Drawing on multilingual and cross-regional historical and archaeological materials, this book uses an interdisciplinary approach to reconstruct the historical landscape of the Western Uighur Kingdom along the eastern Silk Road from the 9th to 13th centuries. In pre-modern times, the Silk Road ...
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
May 28, 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 ...
Digitization of the Global Value Chain and High-Quality Development: Case Studies from the Chinese Industry
1st Edition
By Dan Li, Riming Cui, Yiwen Ding
May 27, 2026
This book systematically examines how the digitalization of global value chains (GVCs) has driven the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry. It reveals the intrinsic mechanisms and pathways through which digital technologies reshape the international division of labor and ...
Chinese Astroarchaeology
1st Edition
By Feng Shi
April 22, 2026
This book systematically examines Chinese astroarchaeology from the Neolithic period onward, 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 ...
Education Assessment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
1st Edition
By Hu Xiaoyi
March 25, 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 ...