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])
Restriction and Creation: Factors That Affect Translation
1st Edition
By Deng Di
June 22, 2026
This book presents an overall picture of the constraints faced at different stages of the translation process, providing a more scientific approach to descriptive translation studies. The study investigates translation constraints at three different levels. The micro-system includes the original ...
Social Continuity and Rupture in Rural China I: The Internal Dynamics of the Huizhou Hyper-stability Structure
1st Edition
By Tang Lixing
June 22, 2026
As the first of a two-volume set examining the distinctive social structure and governance of Huizhou, China, this book focuses on the internal elements of this social functioning. From the sixteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century, Huizhou, a historic region in what is now Anhui...
Social Continuity and Rupture in Rural China II: The External Dynamics of the Huizhou Hyper-stability Structure
1st Edition
By Tang Lixing
June 22, 2026
As the second volume of a two-volume set that examines the distinctive social structure and governance of Huizhou, China, this book focuses on the external factors that influence and renew social functioning. From the sixteenth century to the first half of the twentieth century, Huizhou, a historic...
The Origin and Evolution of China's Names I: The Reigning Dynasties
1st Edition
By HU A-Xiang
June 22, 2026
This is the first volume of a two-volume set on the names of China, focusing on the country's official titles throughout history. Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as history, geography, ethnic studies, linguistics, psychology and toponymy, this two-volume set examines the origin ...
The Origin and Evolution of China's Names II: Domestic and Foreign Appellations
1st Edition
By HU A-Xiang
June 22, 2026
This is the second volume of a two-volume set on the names of China, focusing on the domestic and foreign names of the country in ancient and modern times. Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as history, geography, ethnic studies, linguistics, psychology and toponymy, this ...
The “Historicization" of Contemporary Literature
1st Edition
By Cheng Guangwei
June 22, 2026
This book provides a concise introduction to the intellectual trends in contemporary Chinese literature from the 1950s to the 1990s and the influence of overseas Sinology. The turbulent period of the second half of the 20th century in China witnessed a significant societal shift from a ...
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 ...
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
June 12, 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 ...
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, ...
State Evolution and Governance in Ancient China
1st Edition
By Xu Yong
June 03, 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 ...
Contemporary Chinese Novels in Translation since 1978: Literary Voices from the Periphery
1st Edition
By Yun Wu
May 22, 2026
This book aims to complement the traditional focus of translation studies, which has primarily centered on translating English into other languages. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the reverse translation trajectory, exploring the movement of Chinese literature into the core ...
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 ...