History of Collecting Books in China Through the Ages

Author: Xu Lingzhi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Prosperous social sciences are an important part of building a socialist culture with Chinese characteristics. The process of building a socialist culture with Chinese characteristics is also the process of the development and prosperity of social science research in China. Actively developing philosophy and social sciences is of great significance for upholding the guiding role of Marxism in the ideological field of our country, for exploring the development laws of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and for enhancing our ability to understand and transform the world. Social science research under the guidance of Marxism represents the advanced direction of culture. The lifeblood of social sciences lies in creation and innovation, as the saying goes, "Without new changes, one cannot surpass the heroes of the past." The new century and the new millennium call for the development and prosperity of social sciences, for breakthroughs and innovations in social science research. In other words, without breakthroughs and innovations in social science research, there can be no true development and prosperity of social sciences. The value of theory lies in innovation, innovation requires courage, wisdom, persistent pursuit, and arduous exploration; the focus of theory is innovation, innovation requires a scientific spirit, attitude, and methods; the contribution of theory lies in innovation, only innovative theoretical achievements can explore laws, grasp laws, enlighten practice, guide practice, and understand and transform the world. Adhering to theoretical innovation is the sacred duty and mission of social science researchers. Social science research must adhere to the guidance of Marxism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the important thought of "Three Represents," must uphold the Marxist style of learning that combines theory with practice, must adhere to the principle of "letting a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend," and must focus on the practical issues of China's reform and opening-up and modernization, centered on what we are doing, with an eye on the application of Marxist theory, the theoretical reflection on practical issues, and new practice and development. The world, China, and Jiangxi of the new century face numerous new situations, changes, and problems, as well as many political, economic, social, and research topics, urgently requiring us to explore, study, and solve them. Social science researchers have a heavy responsibility and great potential for contribution.