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 Comprehensive Study of Tang Poetry II
1st Edition
By Lin Geng
January 09, 2023
Tang poetry is one of the most valuable cultural inheritances of Chinese history. Its distinctive aesthetics, delicate language and diverse styles constitute great Literature in itself, as well as a rich topic for literary study. This two-volume set constitutes a classic analysis of Tang poetry in ...
A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century III
1st Edition
By Fu Jin
January 09, 2023
The twentieth century was a dynamic period for the theatrical arts in China. Booming urban theatres, the interaction between commercial practice and theatre, dramas staged during the War of Resistance against Japan and a healthy dialogue between Western and Eastern theatres all contributed to the ...
China’s Middle Class: The New Social Stratum
1st Edition
Edited
By Li Youmei
January 09, 2023
This book is a collection of empirical studies on China’s middle class from top-ranking Chinese sociologists, discussing this newly identified social stratum with regard to the basic concept and scope of the group, its functions, formation, identity, consumption, behavior patterns and value system....
Chinese Economic Development: Theories, Practices and Trends
1st Edition
By Yinxing Hong, Ninghua Sun
January 09, 2023
The book provides a meticulous analysis of economic development and concomitant problems in China since the late 1970s and advances suggestions on further economic modernisation and transition from both theoretical and practical angles. Based on theories from development economics and solid ...
Communication and Community in the New Media Age
1st Edition
By Wang Bin
January 09, 2023
This book investigates the relationship between information communication and community development in China in the new media age, drawing on theoretical resources from journalism, communication, urban sociology, community management, and the activities of social movements. Contrasting existing ...
Cultural Expression and Subjectivity of Chinese Peasants
1st Edition
By Sha Yao
January 09, 2023
As the famous sociologist Fei Xiaotong argued, “the real life of most Chinese can only be seen in the villages.” Peasants not only comprise a significant part of the Chinese population but represent a distinctive culture and one that is expressed in its own particular way. This makes for an ...
Cultural Internationalism: The Logic of a New International Governance
1st Edition
By Guo Shuyong
January 09, 2023
By studying the significance and mechanisms of cultural internationalism, this book aims to help emerging international powers constructively engage in global governance in a multipolar world, with particular regard to cultural considerations.Global governance has, to a degree, become more ...
Internationalisation of Chinese Enterprises: A Comparative Study of Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions
1st Edition
By Jia Zongda
January 09, 2023
This book investigates cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) conducted by Chinese enterprises seeking to evaluate the pivotal factors that influence the results of this dominant form of China’s outbound direct investment. In contrast to previous studies, the author places a particular ...
Organizational Learning in China: Building a Multilevel Approach
1st Edition
By Yu Haibo
January 09, 2023
From the perspective of behavioural science, this book systematically investigates organizational learning in Chinese organizations based on multilevel theory over the past 20 years. The findings contribute to the theory and practice of organizational learning and give insights into the ...
Perception and Metaphor: A Comparative Perspective Between English and Chinese
1st Edition
By Qin Xiugui, Tie Yi
January 09, 2023
Cognitive linguists believe that metaphors are prevalent in human thought, while metaphorical structures are reflected at the linguistic level. Therefore, analysing extensive language data can aid in revealing the metaphorical mappings of embodied experience with the senses of vision, hearing, ...
Political and Economic Analysis of State-Owned Enterprise Reform
1st Edition
By Huiming Zhang
January 09, 2023
In revisiting the forty year history of reforms to China’s state-owned enterprises (SOE), the book assesses the experiences of this process of reform and scrutinizes how this has helped advance the country’s economy overall.The author finds that China’s SOE reform not only commits to institutional ...
Reported Speech in Chinese and English Newspapers: Textual and Pragmatic Functions
1st Edition
By XIN Bin, GAO Xiaoli
January 09, 2023
Reported speech is a universal form across human languages. However, previous studies have tended to be limited because they mostly emphasize on the form and authenticity of reported speech, while its discourse and pragmatic functions have largely been ignored. Meanwhile, the studies mainly focus ...