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])
Rural Control in Imperial China II: The Xiangli System (960–1911)
1st Edition
By Xiqi Lu
August 27, 2026
This book examines the development of the xiangli system from the Song to the Qing dynasties, analyzing its uniformity and regional variations, as the second of a two-volume set that systematically presents the xiangli system throughout Imperial China. The xiangli system was a cornerstone of ...
The Study of EFL Learners’ Oral Language Development
1st Edition
By Hanjing Yu
August 27, 2026
The book provides a systematic investigation of the dynamic trajectories in the oral language development of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, integrating both inter-individual variation and intra-individual variability. It also identifies unobserved heterogeneity in oral language ...
Shareholder Activism in China and Beyond: Legal Foundations, Regulatory Frameworks, and Comparative Perspectives
1st Edition
By Yaqi Ding
August 18, 2026
Combining legal analysis, comparative methodologies, and original empirical research, this book provides a detailed examination of institutional shareholder activism in China and its wider global implications. It traces the evolution of shareholder activism in China, from the emergence of modern ...
Oracle Bone Inscriptions: A New Exploration of the Three-Thousand-Year-Old Chinese Writing System
1st Edition
By Tingzhu Chen
July 28, 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 ...
A Critical History of Contemporary Chinese Fiction
1st Edition
By Cheng Guangwei
July 20, 2026
This book studies the history of contemporary Chinese fiction criticism, highlighting the role of critics in shaping contemporary literary history. The author divides the history of contemporary Chinese fiction criticism into three periods: 1949–1976, 1977–1991, and 1992–2015. The first period saw ...
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 ...
A Study of Shang Dynasty Aesthetic Consciousness
1st Edition
By Zhu Zhirong
July 20, 2026
This book explores the aesthetic consciousness of the Shang Dynasty and its influence on Chinese aesthetic development and contemporary aesthetic creation. The Shang Dynasty is the first era in China with authentic historical documentation. Its artifacts and inscriptions have great aesthetic value ...
A Study of Vladimir Nabokov’s Cosmopolitan Literary Thoughts
1st Edition
By Wang Xiaoling
July 20, 2026
This book explores Vladimir Nabokov's literary thoughts, which blend Russian traditions, American values, European heritage, and multiculturalism, manifesting the cosmopolitan character of his writings and aesthetic ideas. Nabokov’s literary thoughts and writings inherit the legacies of various ...
Approaching the Tsinghua Bamboo Slips
1st Edition
By Guozhong Liu
July 20, 2026
This book provides a detailed introduction to the study of the Tsinghua Bamboo Slips, explaining the preservation and analysis of the artifacts and their significance in historical research of the pre-Qin period. The Tsinghua Bamboo Slips are a collection of Chinese texts inscribed on approximately...
Perceiving Plato's Concern
1st Edition
By Keping Wang
July 20, 2026
This book mainly delves into the practical moral poetics in Plato's late masterpiece, the Laws, and applies a comparative approach to Plato's philosophizing and the Chinese way of thinking in the domains of art-making, cultivating a good life, and music-poetry education. Plato's main concern is ...
State Governance and Public Finance Theory: A Chinese Perspective
1st Edition
Edited
By Ma Jun, Gao Peiyong
July 20, 2026
This book explores the fundamental theories, methodologies, and innovative directions of public finance research, focusing on its relationship with and role in state governance. Public finance is the foundation and an important pillar of state governance. The two mutually reinforce each other at ...
Visual Culture in Contemporary China II
1st Edition
Edited
By Zhou Xian
July 20, 2026
The second in a two-volume series that explores the interplay between social transformation and visual culture in contemporary China, this book examines the profound changes in the cityscapes, visual regimes, and visual technologies that shape the aestheticization of everyday life. Drawing on an ...