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])
By Chen Chunsheng
August 07, 2025
This two-volume set examines the social history of the Hanjiang River region of southern China from the Song Dynasty to modern times, shedding light on the complex relationship between local societies and state power in traditional China. Through a careful analysis of social change over the ...
By Chen Chunsheng
August 07, 2025
This book is the first of a two-volume set examining the social history of the Hanjiang River region of southern China. It studies the complex social fabric of the region from the Song Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, focusing on religious practices, ethnic relations and social change. The first ...
By Chen Chunsheng
August 07, 2025
Represents Professor Chen Chunsheng's three decades of in-depth investigation into the regional society of the Hanjiang River area, ensuring thorough and authoritative content Offers a holistic understanding of regional society by examining the interconnections between beliefs, systems, etiquette, ...
By Zhong Yang
July 11, 2025
This book explores the fascinating world of grammatical metaphor through the lens of systemic functional linguistics. It provides a valuable toolkit for understanding how grammatical metaphor can expand the potential for meaning and serve as a key resource for bridging linguistic and cultural gaps ...
By Bao Weimin
July 11, 2025
This two-volume set explores the urban development of Song dynasty cities, focusing on their design, governance and management, and situating them within the broader context of Chinese urban history. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, private writings and ...
By Bao Weimin
July 11, 2025
This first volume of a two-volume set on Song dynasty cities examines the innovative urban institutions and management practices that emerged during this period. The book compares the urban landscape and administrative system in the Song dynasty with those of the Tang dynasty. It challenges the ...
By Bao Weimin
July 11, 2025
The second volume of the two-volume set on Song dynasty cities focuses on municipal development policies and population management strategies in urban areas. It examines the government's responses to the challenges posed by rapid urban expansion during the Song dynasty, such as encroachment on ...
By Xu Jun
June 27, 2025
This book presents a fresh perspective on translation, exploring it as a complex process of cultural exchange involving both language and culture. The author examines the core aspects of translation, including its nature and procedures, key factors, text selection and approaches. It also examines ...
By Zhang Hui
June 20, 2025
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 ...
By Zhang Ming, Wei Wei, Chen Xiao
June 17, 2025
This book discusses the future development trajectories, industry allocation, and investment opportunities of five regions in China: the Great Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta, the Beijing-Tianjin-Xiongan Triangle, the Central Triangle, and the Western Triangle. The authors analyze the resource ...
By Yang Zhiyong
June 13, 2025
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of China’s fiscal policy since 1949. It provides an in-depth understanding of the contextual factors that shape its implementation and examines the transition logic between planned fiscal policy and market-oriented fiscal approaches. The ...
By Xiqi Lu
May 30, 2025
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 ...