The Buddhist Glory in Kham
Yang Jiaming and Yang Yi
Chengdu: Bashu Publishing House, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 275 pages.
ISBN: 7-80659-566-X/I · 205
As one of the books of the Kham Culture Series, this book presents detailed study and research on the history and the present situation of Tibetan Buddhism in Kham, and may serve as valuable academic reference.
The Stories of Huainanzi
Zhang Chunxiao; illustrated by Ah Gui
Chengdu: Tiandi Publishing House, 2003. 304 pages.
ISBN: 7-80624-657-6/G · 150
Huainanzi, written by Liu An, the Prince of Huainan and his followers in the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD), reveals ancient Chinese philosophy and natural science. Being a significant work in ancient Chinese cultural history, it incorporates rich profound theories of various schools of thought and their exponents during the period from pre-Qin Period (770-221 BC) to the early Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The Stories of Huainanzi, composed of some splendid extracts from Huainanzi, represents the brilliant thoughts and wise remarks of the sages two thousand years ago in the modern style of narration with interlaced time and space.
Selected Works of Mao Zedong (Eight Vols)
Mao Zedong
Beijing: People's Publishing House, Vol. I, 1993; Vol. II, 1993; Vol. III, 1996; Vol. IV, 1996; Vol. V, 1996; Vol. VI, 1999; Vol. VII, 1999; Vol. VIII, 1999. Size: 140×203mm; Vol. I, 513 pages; Vol. II, 466 pages; Vol. III, 465 pages; Vol. IV, 340 pages; Vol. V, 350 pages; Vol. VI, 513 pages; Vol. VII, 456 pages; Vol. VIII, 446 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-001831-6
This collection contains 803 important works of Mao Zedong from January 1921 to July 1975, which is selected from many of his manuscripts, speeches, and talks. It amounts to some 2.3 million Chinese characters. I-V volumes incorporate Mao Zedong's works before the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, and VI-VIII volumes, his works after 1949. The Selected Works of Mao Zedong may serve as reference materials of great theoretical and historical value for the study and research on the history of the Communist Party of China, and Mao Zedong's important thought on socialist revolution and construction, especially his exploration of the socialist road of China.
Selected Works of Mao Zedong and Mao Zedong Thought
Compiled by the Team on Mao Zedong of the Policy Research Office, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2002. Size: 140×203mm; 366 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-003632-2
This book contains the major speeches made at the seminar on the Selected Works of Mao Zedong and articles of some scholars and experts who have long been engaged in the editing and research of Mao Zedong's works.
Ten Types of Chinese Classics
Ge Zhaoguang
Shanghai: Shanghai Bookstore Press, 2002. 248 pages; with 256 illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80622-780-6
This book breaks the limits in time and space and presents the author's particular understanding of Chinese classics to the readers vividly. New research findings and textual research materials quoted in the book provide reliable evidence for the subjective views. Readers will benefit from the spiritual joy the book provides to them.
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The Great Learning and The Doctrine of the Mean (Chinese-English)
Edited by Cai Xiqin; translated into modern Chinese and annotated by Fu Yunlong; translated into English by He Zuokang
Beijing: Sinolingua, 1996. 107 pages; with color photos.
ISBN: 7-80052-145-1
The Great Learning, which was originally a chapter of The Book of Rites, and said to be written by Zeng Shen, a disciple of Confucius, in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), was actually a Confucian work completed in the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD). It was taken out from The Book of Rites to form a single book in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). From then on, The Great Learning became the guiding classic of Confucianism and held a particularly important position in the development of traditional Chinese culture.
Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and Rituals of Tibetan Buddhism
Chen Qingying
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. 147 pages; with photos.
ISBN: 7-5085-0272-8
The Living Buddha reincarnation system is a unique form of succession within Tibetan Buddhism. This book gives a comprehensive introduction to this religious ritual.
Facets of Taoist Culture
Liu Zenghui
Jinan: Qi Lu Press, 2001. 304 pages.
ISBN: 7-5333-0715-1
The Taoist culture is an important component of traditional Chinese culture. This book gives a detailed introduction to the essentials of Taoism and its representative figures and their life stories in the form of questions and answers. It expounds on the core concepts and classics of Taoism and combines theories and history in a vivid manner. As one among the Essentials of Traditional Culture Series, the book is intended to popularize Taoism with high readability and a lot of information.
Taoist Customs (Taoist Culture Series)
Chief editors: Shi Xiaojin and Liu Zhongyu
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 348 pages.
ISBN: 7-5326-1331-3
This book is one of the achievements of the Taoist cultural research conducted by Shanghai Taoist Association. The book reveals many little-known aspects of Taoist culture and its close interrelationship with folk customs through the objective introduction to the origins and evolution of major Chinese customs of the Han people and some ethnic minority groups in southeast China. It touches upon the whole China, including China's mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The book contains 160 black and white illustrations.
Facets of Legalist Culture
Su Nan
Jinan: Qi Lu Press, 2001. 204 pages.
ISBN: 7-5333-0716-X
The culture of Legalism, a school of thought in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods (770-221 BC), is an important component of traditional Chinese culture. This book gives a detailed introduction to the essentials of Legalism and its representative figures and their life stories in the form of questions and answers. It expounds on the core concepts and classics of Legalist theories and combines theories and history in a simple, vivid manner. As one among the Essentials of Traditional Culture Series, the book is intended to popularize Legalist culture with high readability and a lot of information.
The World of Ancient Thoughts and Culture -- Religion, Ethics and Social Thoughts in the Spring and Autumn Period
Chen Lai
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2002. Size: 187×258mm; 333 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01743-1
This book presents the latest study on the history of thought and culture in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and probes into the thinking and cultural spirit of that period from the perspective of culture and philosophy.
Confucius and the World
Xu Chuanjun and others
Jinan: Qi Lu Press, 2000. Size: 210×285mm; 216 pages.
ISBN: 7-5333-0904-9
This book is a collection of lectures delivered by over 20 famous Chinese and foreign experts on Confucianism, such as Yang Xiangkui, Chen Xiangmei, Li Xueqin, and Ji Xianlin, during the years from 1990 to 2000 at the Confucius Academic Hall. It contains a large number of precious pictures. The lectures present deep study into Confucius and Confucianism from different perspectives and, in particular, expound on the status of Confucius' thoughts in traditional Chinese culture, the relationship between Confucius and Confucianism, and modern civilization. These lectures maintain that Confucianism still has its vitality in modern society and can contribute to the future development of world civilization.
Liezi (Illustrated Classics Series)
Translated into modern Chinese by Lai Kehong; illustrated by Liu Yonghua and Wang Jiaxun
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; size: 187×258mm; 161 pages.
ISBN: 7-5326-1180-9
This book puts the modern Chinese translation abreast with its original ancient Chinese text and gives necessary notes in brackets as supplement. The original text contains only bracketed Pinyin annotations for rare characters or polysyllabic characters that are vital for comprehension. If the annotated character is a borrowed homophone, the original or standard form of the character is usually provided along with the Pinyin in the brackets. Apart from a few artistic creations that are closely related to the meaning of the text, most illustrations are copied from or redrawn according to various historical documents.
The Analects (Illustrated Classics Series)
Translated into modern Chinese and annotated by Zhao Xinggen; illustrated by Liu Danzhai and others
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; size: 187×258mm; 221 pages.
ISBN: 7-5326-1107-8
This book gives new interpretations to The Analects with the combination of language and about 250 illustrations. The ancient Chinese text was checked and punctuated according to The Variorum Analects. The translated version and annotations were provided by Mr. Zhao Xinggen of Suzhou University. Mr. Zhao, the author of New Interpretations to The Analects, has a lot of new insights into The Analects.
Zhuangzi (Illustrated Classics Series)
Translated into modern Chinese and collated by Chen Guying; illustrated by Wang Jiaxun
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Hardcover; size: 187×258mm; 392 pages.
ISBN: 7-5326-1207-4
The modern Chinese translation of Zhuangzi combines the strengths of several versions and was punctuated by famous experts in this respect. The more than 550 illustrations in the book include ancient engravings, paintings and calligraphy of ancient artists, photos of the cultural relics of the pre-Qin Period (770-221 BC), the printed sample copies of the past versions of Zhuangzi, and traditional Chinese paintings specially drawn by contemporary artists. The book marks a perfect match of text and illustrations.
A Modern Version of Laozi (Monograph)
Dai Jianye
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2002. 321 pages.
ISBN: 7-5325-3309-3
Instead of simply a copy or literal translation of Laozi, this book reflects the development and extension of Laozi's thoughts and manifestations of Laozi's wisdom in modern society. The original 81 chapters of Laozi is now divided into 11 chapters under such titles as "Dao and Virtue," "Clumsiness and Skillfulness," "Naturalness and Affectedness," and "Inaction and Activeness," which especially manifest the modern version of Laozi's wisdom. The polished language in the book retains the style of integrating thoughts with poetic language of the original work.
Panchen Lamas and Yonghegong Lamasery (Monograph)
Huang Chongwen
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2001. 102 pages; with 32 pages of illustrations.
ISBN: 7-105-04492-6
This book reproduces the activities of Panchen Lamas in the Yonghegong Lamasery in order to help the readers learn the essentials of Buddhism, and the historical anecdotes of Yonghegong Lamasery and the features of the cultural relics in it. The book is written in commemoration of the 260th anniversary of the conversion of Yonghegong from an imperial palace to a lamasery.
A Modern Version of Mencius (Monograph)
Xu Keqian
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2001. 279 pages.
ISBN: 7-5325-2881-2
This book classifies and threads together the contents of the original Mencius in the modern style. It emphasizes Mencius' theories on the innate goodness of human nature, virtue, filial piety, loyalty, honesty, people-oriented thought, kingcraft and politics, liege relationship, moral cultivation, world view, education, and assessment of historical figures. It includes an index at the end.
A Record of China's Important Archaeological Discoveries -- Buddhist Statues in a Cache at the Longxing Temple in Qingzhou
Xia Mingcai
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 177 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-02142-0
The Buddhist statues unearthed at the Longxing Temple in Qingzhou, Shandong Province in 1996 is the most important archaeological discovery of China's Buddhist art in the last century. As the person in charge of this discovery, the author reproduces the whole process of excavation with refined language and rich illustrations.
The History of Submission and Others -- A Study on Taoist Thought During the Six Dynasties, and Sui and Tang Dynasties
Ge Zhaoguang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 248 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01868-3
This book is a study on the history of Taoist thought in ancient China. With a broad vision, the author uses Michel Foucault's theory of power and knowledge to depict and analyze how Taoism, an ancient non-mainstream religion that attempted to combine politics and Taoism into one at the risk of having conflicts with the imperial power, carried out constant reforms and self-revision and submitted to power in order to survive in an environment long dominated by the mighty universal kinship, and finally became a component of the mainstream ideology and ethics recognized by the imperial power.
Facets of Confucian Culture
Yang Chaoming and others
Jinan: Qi Lu Press, 2000. 416 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5333-0714-3
The Confucian culture is an important component of traditional Chinese culture. This book gives a detailed introduction to the essentials of Confucianism and its representative figures and their life stories in the form of questions and answers. It expounds on the core concepts and classics of Confucian theories and combines theories and history in a vivid manner. As one among the Essentials of Traditional Culture Series, the book is a popular literature with high readability and a lot of information.
Quintessence of Confucianism
Hong Qingfu
Shanghai: Shanghai Education Publishing House, 2003 (1st edition). Size: 184×130mm; 168 pages.
ISBN: 7-5320-8662-3
This book elaborates on the deep meaning of the subtle contents of The Analects to traditional Chinese politics and researches the significance of benevolence, righteousness, proprieties, and wisdom to the formation of the framework of traditional Chinese ethics. The book reveals the profound influence of Confucian thoughts, such as self-cultivation, putting the family in order, running the government well, and bringing peace to the entire country, on the class of Chinese scholar-officials.
The History of Confucian School of Idealist Philosophy of the Song and Ming Dynasties (Two Vols)
Hou Wailu, Qiu Hansheng and Zhang Qizhi
Beijing: People's Publishing House, Vol. I, 1984; Vol. II, 1987. Size: 140×203mm; Vol. I, 744 pages; Vol. II, 1048 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-002611-4
ISBN: 7-01-002612-2
The first volume provides a systematic elaboration of the origin and evolvement of the Confucian School of idealist philosophy of the Song (960-1279) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties and its special works that hold particular positions in the history of Chinese thought. The second volume systematically expounds on the characteristics and developing trend of the Confucian School of idealist philosophy during the Ming and early Qing dynasties, which are divided into three phases, namely the dominant Zhu Xi School of philosophy in the early Ming Dynasty, the emergence and spread of Wang Yangming School in the mid and late Ming Dynasty, and the decline of the Confucian School of idealist philosophy in the early Qing Dynasty.
Essentials of the Four Books and the Five Classics
Wei Yu
Beijing: New World Press. Size: 187×258mm; 245 pages.
ISBN: 7-80187-280-0/G · 111
As a concentrated representation of the essence of traditional Chinese culture, this book contains the essentials of nine ancient Chinese classics, among them The Great Learning, The Analects, The Book of Songs, and The Book of Rites. Supplemented by Pinyin annotations, notes, and illustrations, the book is suitable for beginners of traditional Chinese classics.
Buddhist and Taoist Temples in Shanghai
Pan Mingquan
Shanghai: Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 216 pages.
ISBN: 7-5326-1397-6
This book, including 64 Buddhist temples, 11 Taoist temples, and 23 pagodas in Shanghai, serves as a tourist guidebook to Buddhist and Taoist temples in Shanghai. It also introduces readers to some basic knowledge of Buddhist and Taoist cultures. The book contains nearly 300 color photos and over 30 sketch maps. It is a practical reference book.
Seeking Lamaism on the Land of Snow -- Dictated Experiences of a Han Lama
Dictated by Xing Suzhi (Losang Tsedrup); recorded by Zhang Jianfei and Yang Nianqun
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 187×258mm; 351 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01805-5
His legendary life experiences span over the areas inhabited by the Han people and Tibetans as well as the priestly and secular world. This book tells the legendary life story of a Han Lama born south of the Yangtze River who traveled a long distance to Tibet to seek Lamaism, with his personal fate mixed with the changes of the times. Several hundred precious pictures will surely broaden your horizon.
The Life and Wisdom of Confucius (Chinese Sages Series) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by Cai Xiqin; translated by Han Hui; illustrated by Li Shiji
Beijing: Sinolingua, 2002. Size: 119×185mm; 223 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80052-831-6
Confucius, a sage of Chinese culture, was the most influential thinker and educator in Chinese history. This book records stories about Confucius' birth, teaching, traveling, editing classics, such as The Book of Songs, The Book of Rites, and The Spring and Autumn Annals, and promoting his political opinions, including adopting the policy of benevolence and political measures beneficial to the well-being of the people.
The Life and Wisdom of Mencius (Chinese Sages Series) (Chinese-English)
Compiled by Cai Xiqin; translated by Yu Ling
Beijing: Sinolingua, 2002. Size: 119×185mm; 238 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80052-833-2
This book contains stories about Mencius' birth, teaching, traveling, writings and theories, especially how he developed Confucius' policy of benevolence when he served as a minister of King Xuan of the Qi State. Each story has a vivid illustration. The book is beneficial for learning about traditional Chinese culture and the thoughts of Confucius and Mencius.
Chinese Gods of Old Trades (Chinese- English)
Compiled by Wang Shucun
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 253 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-119-03325-5
This book contains pictures of the founding masters or protective gods of 100 trades and more selected from among 1,000 pictures and prints in the compiler's collection. There are also pictures of shops and work places of various trades. Through these pictures, readers may gain a general idea and artistic perception of the gods worshipped by the various trades and the business scene and the worshipping rituals of each trade in ancient China. In particular, the readers can take a close look at or research on those precious "paper horse" pictures and prints and see what life was like in bygone days with the aid of the power of art.
Monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism in China (Chinese-English)
Cheng Weidong
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 181×206mm; 142 pages.
ISBN: 7-119-03347-6
This pictorial displays renowned monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism all over China, including the Potala Palace, Tashilhunpo Monastry, Jokhang Temple, and Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet, Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai, Labrang Monastry in Gansu, Keer Temple in Sichuan, Ganden Songtsen Ling Monastery in Yunnan, monasteries on Mt. Wutai in Shanxi, the Outer Eight Temples in Chengde, Hebei Province, and Yonghegong Monastery in Beijing.
Monasteries in China's Tibet (Chinese- English)
Xiao Huaiyuan
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 210×285mm; 130 pages.
ISBN: 7-119-01948-1
This pictorial fully displays the architectural style with strong folk characteristics of the extant temples of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon Religion in Tibet through a large number of precious pictures. The pictorial is divided into several chapters, including statues of deities, tangka paintings, murals, engravings, musical instruments and ritual articles, and religious rituals, and gives a brief introduction to the origin, development, and major temples of various ancient religions in Tibet.
Guide to Chinese Buddhism (English)
Zheng Lixin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. Size: 130×209mm; 230 pages.
ISBN: 7-119-03334-4
Buddhism has a long history in China. The Buddhist culture is a splendid pearl in the treasury of traditional Chinese culture. This book touches upon various aspects of Buddhism, including history, sects, relations of Chinese Buddhism with foreign countries, temples and internal furnishings, sacred mountains of Buddhism and ancestral halls, Tripitaka Buddhist canon of scriptures, grottoes, festivals, Buddhist rituals, Buddhist organizations and the development of Buddhism in China.
Taoism (Culture of China Series) (Chinese and English Editions)
Complied by the Taoist Association of China
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. 105 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-119-03212-7
This book offers vivid introduction to the various aspects of Chinese Taoist culture, including the beliefs of Taoism and its deities and immortals, Taoist priests, rituals, and the life of Taoists, musical instruments and ritual articles, meditation and alchemy, and sacred mountains, palaces, and temples of Taoism. The book is dominated by pictures, altogether 140, with brief captions. The whole book is made of fine art printing paper. Two brilliant pictures selected from the book were made into postcards and attached to the book for appreciation, collection, or decoration.
Key Concepts in Chinese Philosophy (English)
Zhang Dainian
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 152×222mm; 580 pages.
ISBN: 7-119-03191-0
This book gives a systematic introduction to the various concepts and categories of traditional Chinese philosophy, which are divided into three parts: Metaphysics, Anthropology, and Epistemology. Some traditional Chinese philosophical terms are compared with the commonly accepted modern terms. For instance, traditional Chinese term "have" and the current term "exit," "qi" and "matter," and "know" and "cognize." With a profound understanding of Chinese classical philosophy, the translator cited the research findings of westerners in Chinese classical philosophy in most annotations, instead of merely literal explanation. The English edition is a classic translation with original ideas and an invaluable academic reference.
Chinese Aesthetics Library (19 Vols)
Chief editor: Ye Lang
Beijing: Higher Education Press, 2003. Hardcover; size: 187×258mm.
ISBN: 7-04-012665-6
This library is the product of 10-year selection, compilation, checking and annotating work of more than 100 scholars from over 30 institutions of higher learning and academic institutes in China. This huge database of traditional Chinese aesthetics, containing 19 volumes and 11 million characters, incorporates the important works and articles of aesthetic significance and value from the pre-Qin Period (770-221 BC) to the modern age, concerning a wide range of fields, such as philosophy, religion, music, dance, poetry, calligraphy, painting, prose, novel, traditional opera, gardening, architecture, craft, costume, folk custom, and collection.
Religions in China (China Basics Series) (Contemporary)
Sanggyai
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 120 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5085-0407-0
China is a country with many religious beliefs. Due to Chinese government's policy of freedom of religion, each religion develops normally in China, and the believers lead a normal religious life. The author reveals the true situation of religions in China, including people's attitude toward religions, the government's policies regarding religions, the development of China's five main religions (Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and Catholicism), religious organizations, religious venues, religious education, and charitable activities. The color-printing book includes 100 illustrations.
Taoism in China
Wang Yi'e
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press. Size: 184×130mm; 170 pages.
ISBN: 7-5085-0401-1
Of the various religions practiced in China, only Taoism carries forward the most primitive beliefs of ancient China. This book details the origin, formation, and development of Taoism, Taoist activities after the founding of new China in 1949, and the celestial beings worshipped by Chinese Taoists.
Buddhism in China (China Religious Basics Series)
Ling Haicheng
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 210 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5085-0398-8
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to Buddhism in China, detailing its origin, its spread to China, development, Buddhist culture and language, charitable Buddhist undertakings and international contacts.
Christianity in China (China Religious Basics Series)
Luo Weihong
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 136 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5085-0399-6
Christianity was introduced to China by British Protestant missionary Robert Morrison in September 1807. This book records the development of Christianity in China in different historical periods: before and after the founding of new China in 1949, and since the adopting of the policy of reform and opening-up in the 1980s.
Islam in China (China Religious Basics Series)
Mi Shoujiang and You Jia
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 150 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5085-0397-X
In the mid 7th century, Islam was introduced to China. It now has more than 20 million Moslems. This book contains five parts and talks mainly about the localization of Islam and its development in the Republic of China period (1912-1949) and since the founding of new China in 1949.
Catholicism in China (China Religious Basics Series)
Yan Kejia
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 160 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-5085-0400-3
This book gives a full and faithful account of the development of Catholicism in China since its introduction into the country in the late 13th century.
History of Chinese Philosophy (Pre-Qin Period)
Ren Jiyu
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1983. Size: 140×203mm; 914 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-002779-X
This is the first volume of the multi-volume series History of Chinese Philosophy with Mr. Ren Jiyu as the chief editor. It systematically introduces the development of philosophy in the pre-Qin Period (770-221 BC). The whole book is divided into 16 chapters, including the development of thinking and the initial state of world view in the primitive society of China, reform in relig
ious thought in the Shang (c. 1600-c. 1100 BC) and Western Zhou (c. 1100-c.771 BC) dynasties, thought in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), the philosophy of Confucius, Mencius and Laozi, the Confucian succession between Confucius and Mencius, Mencius' inheritance and development of Confucius' thought, the different paths of social reform of countries in the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) and the formation and featured thought of Guan Zhong School, Zhuangzi and the transformation of Zhuangzi's thought, the thought of logic reasoning and the philosophy and thought of reasoning of later Mohism in the Warring States Period, and the philosophical development from The Book of Changes to the Commentary to The Book of Changes and the philosophy of Xunzi and Hanfeizi.
History of Chinese Philosophy (Qin and Han Dynasties)
Ren Jiyu
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1985. Size: 140×203mm; 758 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-002777-3
This is the second volume of the History of Chinese Philosophy. It introduces the development of thought in Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD). The book systematically expounds on the thought of Jia Yi, Dong Zhongshu, Sima Qian, Yang Xiong, Wang Chong, Wang Fu, Zhong Changtong, etc. In particular, it gives deep and detailed analysis of the Confucian works -- The Book of Rites and the Comprehensive Discussions in the White Tiger Hall, and social thought of criticism at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD).
History of Chinese Philosophy (Sui and Tang Dynasties)
Ren Jiyu
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1994. Size: 140×203mm; 571 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-001508-2
Based on the historical characteristics of the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907), this book gives a full and accurate account of the unprecedented prosperity of the philosophical circle and the emergence of a large number of important philosophers in this period. It also pointed out the trend of integration of the three major beliefs -- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The book is divided into four parts: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Integration. As invaluable academic reference, the book contains a wealth of reliable data and thorough and extensive research.
History of Chinese Philosophy (Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties)
Ren Jiyu
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1998. Size: 140×203mm; 914 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-002779-X
This book gives a comprehensive systematic introduction to the philosophy in the Wei (221-265) and Jin (265-420) dynasties and puts forward a series of new views, including the Buddhist thought and the relationship between natural science and philosophy in this period. The book is the latest achievement of research on the philosophic thought in the Wei and Jin dynasties.
A Concise History of Chinese Philosophy (Illustrated Edition)
Fung Yulan; translated by Zhao Fusan
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 302 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80187-216-9
Philosopher Fung Yulan gave lectures on the history of Chinese philosophy when he taught at the University of Pennsylvania, US in 1947. His lecture notes were later compiled into A Concise History of Chinese Philosophy, which was published by the McMillan Publishing Company of the US in 1948. The book was translated into many languages and became an influential primer for westerners to study Chinese philosophy. It is a product incorporating philosophy and thought of Fung Yulan. The English edition was first translated into Chinese by a student of Fung Yulan in 1985. This edition was translated by Mr. Zhao Fusan and contains 70 illustrations of Chinese thinkers of past generations.
A Modern Version of The Book of Changes (Monograph)
Wang Baolin
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2001. 539 pages.
ISBN: 7-5325-2906-1
This book uses simple and lively language to explain the profound and abstruse cultural connotations of politics, philosophy, history, and sociology in The Book of Changes. The humorous style of writing lends modern touches to the book and brings it closer to the modern social and spiritual life.
A Modern Version of Zhuangzi (Monograph) (Revised Edition)
Liu Shahe
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 1999. 445 pages.
ISBN: 7-5325-2570-8
Based on many years of research of the book and rich life experiences, Mr. Liu Shahe, a famous writer and poet, construes the profound book Zhuangzi from a special perspective in simple smooth language. He explains Zhuangzi's thought and philosophical views with fervor and assurance in a simple way in "The Story of Zhuangzi" at the very beginning of the book. Liu Shahe also adds a reading guide of several thousand characters before each chapter to help the readers learn about its gist.
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Mao Zedong and Major Events of the People's Republic of China
Xiao Xinli
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 493 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-003413-3
This book systematically expounds on Mao Zedong's historical role and his relationship with the major events of the People's Republic of China. As invaluable academic reference and historical data, the book not only vividly depicts the glorious image of Mao Zedong, but also objectively reflects the world-shaking changes of the People's Republic of China in 50 years since its founding in 1949.
Let Women Tell Their Own Stories: Course of Independence (20th Century (China) Women Dictated History Series)
Chief editor: Li Xiaojiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 439 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01741-5
This book examines the growth experiences of Chinese women in the change of times from the perspective of individual lives. The book follows the fate of women of four generations in a family, reflecting the basic features of women in each generation.
Let Women Tell Their Own Stories: Experiences of Ethnic Minorities (20th Century (China) Women Dictated History Series)
Chief editor: Li Xiaojiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 535 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01769-5
This book focuses on ethnic-minority women, who tell the life experiences of themselves or other women in their ethnic group. People can gain a perspective on the life of ethnic-minority women, which will help the readers have a more comprehensive understanding of the process in which Chinese women grow.
Let Women Tell Their Own Stories: Culture and Customs (20th Century (China) Women Dictated History Series)
Chief editor: Li Xiaojiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 428 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01791-1
This book centers on the cultural phenomena and folk customs concerning women and mainly covers issues that received little attention in the historical records and women study in the past. It reflects the happiness and misfortunes of women of various nationalities in different regions under the traditional culture.
Let Women Tell Their Own Stories: Experience of War (20th Century (China) Women Dictated History Series)
Chief editor: Li Xiaojiang
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 547 pages.
ISBN: 7-108-01742-3
This book records the impact of wars on women and their feelings in wars. The stories dictated by women who underwent wars reveal the status of women in wars and the impact of wars on their life paths.
The Miraculous Tibetan Culture (Monograph)
Compiled by Zhao Yonghong
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2003. 318 pages.
ISBN: 7-105-05718-1
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of fields and different layers of Tibetan culture, such as prehistoric culture, language, art, religion, and customs.
An Illustrated Book of Changes in Chinese Social Life in Over a Century (1840-1949) -- Recreation and Sports, Education, and Health (Monograph)
Chief editor: Zhong Fulan
Shanghai: Academia Press, 2001; reprinted in 2002. 213 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80668-238-4
The series includes four volumes: "Recreation and Sports, Education, and Health," "Marketplaces, Travel, and Business and Trade," "Rituals, Local Customs, and Religion," and "Costumes, Food, and Civilian Residence," touching upon every aspect of Chinese social life between 1840 and 1949. The series briefly introduces specific phenomena of social life while analyzing the historical significance and social value of the changes in social life. The combination of literature and historical photos enable the readers to gain a better knowledge of the situation, history, culture, and national traits of China.
An Illustrated Book of Changes in Chinese Social Life in Over a Century (1840-1949) -- Marketplaces, Travel, and Business and Trade (Monograph)
Chief editor: Zhong Fulan
Shanghai: Academia Press, 2001. 200 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80668-239-2
The series includes four volumes: "Recreation and Sports, Education, and Health," "Marketplaces, Travel, and Business and Trade," "Rituals, Local Customs, and Religion," and "Costumes, Food, and Civilian Residence," touching upon every aspect of Chinese social life between 1840 and 1949. The series briefly introduces specific phenomena of social life while analyzing the historical significance and social value of the changes in social life. The combination of literature and historical photos enable the readers to gain a better knowledge of the situation, history, culture, and national traits of China.
An Illustrated Book of Changes in Chinese Social Life in Over a Century (1840-1949) -- Rituals, Local Customs, and Religion (Monograph)
Chief editor: Zhong Fulan
Shanghai: Academia Press, 2001. 235 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80668-237-6
The series includes four volumes: "Recreation and Sports, Education, and Health," "Marketplaces, Travel, and Business and Trade," "Rituals, Local Customs, and Religion," and "Costumes, Food, and Civilian Residence," touching upon every aspect of Chinese social life between 1840 and 1949. The series briefly introduces specific phenomena of social life while analyzing the historical significance and social value of the changes in social life. The combination of literature and historical photos enable the readers to gain a better knowledge of the situation, history, culture, and national traits of China.
An Illustrated Book of Changes in Chinese Social Life in Over a Century (1840-1949) -- Costumes, Food, and Civilian Residence
Chief editor: Zhong Fulan
Shanghai: Academia Press, 2001. 237 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80668-216-3
The series includes four volumes: "Recreation and Sports, Education, and Health," "Marketplaces, Travel, and Business and Trade," "Rituals, Local Customs, and Religion," and "Costumes, Food, and Civilian Residence," touching upon every aspect of Chinese social life between 1840 and 1949. The series briefly introduces specific phenomena of social life while analyzing the historical significance and social value of the changes in social life. The combination of literature and historical photos enable the readers to gain a better knowledge of the situation, history, culture, and national traits of China.
The Voice of Thinking (1st Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2003 (2nd edition). 327 pages.
ISBN: 7-80187-150-2
The Power of Thinking (2nd Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2000. Size: 184×130mm; 274 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80005-422-5
The Charm of Thinking (3rd Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2001. Size: 184×130mm; 290 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80005-544-2
The Rays of Thinking (4th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2001. Size: 184×130mm; 325 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80005-603-1
The Glory of Thinking (5th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 289 pages.
ISBN: 7-80005-650-3
The State of Thinking (6th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 280 pages.
ISBN: 7-80005-730-5
The Music of Thinking (7th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 284 pages.
ISBN: 7-80005-746-1
Cultural Travel in Russia (8th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi; editors: Wei Bo and others
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 300 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80005-843-3
The Essence of Thinking (9th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2002. Size: 184×130mm; 320 pages.
ISBN: 7-80005-927-8
The Style of Thinking (10th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series) (Monograph)
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 313 pages.
ISBN: 7-80187-070-0
The 11th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 290 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80187-048-4
The 12th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 289 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN: 7-80187-388-2
The 13th Volume of Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series
Chief editor: Wen Chi
Beijing: New World Press, 2005. Size: 184×130mm; 290 pages.
ISBN: 7-80187-541-9
Hearing Lectures at Peking University Series contains the lectures delivered by a large number of famous scholars, experts, professors, and social celebrities at Peking University in recent years. These lectures deal with a wide range of topics, including politics, history, society, education, and culture. Each volume includes about 20 speeches, covering the thought and views on the frontier of every field. With both profound academic theories and inspiring life wisdom, this series is a good combination of serious academic studies and popular reading style.
China's Ethnic Groups
Compiled by Tawa Kule and Wang Tiezhi
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 483 pages.
ISBN: 7-105-06625-3
With splendid illustrations and language, this book details the customs, economy, and social life of every ethnic group in China. It provides the latest data about China's ethnic groups.
China's Population
Tian Xueyuan and Zhou Liping
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press. Size: 184×130mm; 110 pages.
ISBN: 7-5085-0440-2
With population and development as the theme, this book examines China's current demographic situation, its recent changes and the government population policy and puts forward measures for solving the population problems. Its contents encompass current characteristics of China's population, regional distribution and economies, quality of population and manpower capital, the aging of population and old-age security, population urbanization and industrial structure, population and employment, population policy and family planning, and population and sustainable development. The book has Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic editions.
China's Tibet: Facts and Figures 2004
Wang Guozhen
Beijing: New Star Publishers, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 183 pages.
ISBN: 7-80148-655-2
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the situation of the people, politics, economy, and various aspects of social life in Tibet. It reflects the social and economic development of Tibet with pictures and graphs, and the latest statistics.
Research on China's Transient Population
Wei Jinsheng and others
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 2002. Size: 140×203mm; 311 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-003393-5
This book introduces the concept and category of China's transient population, its changes and basic pattern in the past 20 years, policy factors that lead to the changes, the influence of these changes on society and economy, and existing problems.
China's Population History
Zhao Wenlin and Xie Shujun
Beijing: People's Publishing House, 1988. Size: 140×203mm; 645 pages.
ISBN: 7-01-000251-7
This book is an academic monograph of systematic research on the distribution, density, and changes of China's population in history. The author analyzes the historical records on China's population through restoration skill and modern probability statistics and put forth new opinions and predictions based on his analysis.
