Introduction to Editing

Author: Ren Dinghua Hu Ailing Guo Xishan
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book is structured into four sections: the General Theory, Principles, Methods, and Editing Engineering, forming its knowledge system. The General Theory section provides an overview of the evolution of textual dating, the relationship between editing evolution and technological progress, and the development of various editing and communication media. It also discusses theoretical issues such as the concept of editing, the nature of the discipline, the hierarchical structure of its knowledge, the intrinsic and extrinsic basic functions of editors, and the status and mission of directors. The Principles section elaborates on the principles of editing information, editing language, editing aesthetics, and editing creativity. The Methods section introduces the trends of methodological research, several academic viewpoints and their inclinations, with a focus on the application of philosophical methods, scientific methods, mathematical methods, and information systems and control methods. The Editing Engineering section covers the entire process from directorial planning to editing and communication, forming an operational program for the systematic organization, mediaization, and socialization of information knowledge. It concludes by envisioning the future of the editing system in the economic era. This book serves as a reference for professionals and practitioners in various media theories and practices, as well as a teaching material for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students in university departments of journalism, editing, media, and publishing. It also holds reference and collection value for those working in book publishing and information resources.