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 History of Translation Studies in China
1st Edition
By Chen Fukang
November 24, 2026
A History of Translation Studies in China offers the first comprehensive account of translation studies in China, spanning over two millennia of intellectual and cultural exchange. Examining 65 major thinkers and translators, as well as 188 other figures, the book covers different periods in ...
Dispute and Resolution Mechanism in Modern China
1st Edition
By Lu Yilong
November 24, 2026
As the second volume of a two-volume set on dispute resolution in modern China, this book presents an in-depth analysis of various disputes in modern China, exploring different experiences of dispute resolution and their implications. Through a series of case studies ranging from civil disputes, ...
Dispute and Risk Preventing in Modern China
1st Edition
By Lu Yilong
November 24, 2026
The first of a two-volume set on dispute resolution in China, this book explores the landscape of disputes and risks in modern China, analyzing dispute resolution mechanisms and social impacts. Drawing on extensive social survey data, the author examines different types of disputes that occur in ...
Processing Chinese and English Relative Clause
1st Edition
By Wang Huili
November 24, 2026
Using neurolinguistic analysis and innovative research methods, this book explores the fascinating differences between Chinese and English relative clauses, revealing insights into language processing across cultures. The book presents a processing model that explains the mechanisms of Chinese and ...
Urban Space in Transition
1st Edition
By Wang Tianfu, Xiao Lin
November 23, 2026
This book explores the transformation of Beijing’s Shichahai area over four decades, using this historic urban district to shed light on broader trends in Chinese urban development and the evolving interplay between state power, market forces, and social actors. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and ...
The State and Its Constitutive Relations
1st Edition
By Xu Yong
November 02, 2026
Employing the historical comparative method, this book explores the origins, evolution, and transformation of the Chinese state and its governance through the lens of human social relations. It reveals how continuously extending social relations shape state formation and governance systems ...
A History of Chinese Performance Spaces
1st Edition
By Che Wenming
October 30, 2026
This book traces the history of spaces used for Chinese opera performances (xiqu), from early ritual grounds and temple stages to guild halls, commercial theatres, court playhouses, and modern urban venues. It shows how xiqu was profoundly shaped by the environments in which it was performed. Based...
Peasant Wars in Feudal Society: An Introduction
1st Edition
By Ma Keyao
October 30, 2026
This book offers a wide-ranging, comparative study of peasant uprisings and wars in feudal societies, with a focus on China and Western and Eastern Europe from antiquity to the early modern period. Organized around five core themes — background, causes, course, programs, and historical role — the ...
Rural Control in Imperial China: The Xiangli System
1st Edition
By Xiqi Lu
October 19, 2026
This two-volume set meticulously dissects the xiangli system, a cornerstone of rural governance in imperial China, illuminating how state power extended to the villages while examining how the rural population was integrated into the dynastic system. The books explore the origin and nature of the ...
Social Continuity and Rupture in Rural China: The Huizhou Hyper-stability Structure
1st Edition
By Tang Lixing
October 19, 2026
Focusing on social structure and local governance in Huizhou, China, this two-volume set examines the persistence of the patriarchal system, the maintenance of social stability, and the functioning of interregional networks in pre-modern China. From the sixteenth century to the first half of the ...
The Origin and Evolution of China's Names
1st Edition
By HU A-Xiang
October 19, 2026
This book is a two-volume set that discusses the names of China, including the country's official titles throughout history, domestic self-names, and foreign names in ancient and modern times. Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as history, geography, ethnic studies, linguistics, ...
Windfall Wealth and Envy in Contemporary China
1st Edition
By Zhang Hui
October 16, 2026
This groundbreaking study examines the cultural manifestations of envy in China during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, a period of unprecedented economic and social change. China’s rapid accumulation of wealth – particularly its uneven distribution, which created overnight millionaires alongside those ...