Chinese Book Reviews

Author: Deng Zhenglai
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The second issue of China Review was published in April 2005 and left a certain impression and influence among scholars. It pioneered the advocacy of "strict academic norms and the establishment of an academic evaluation system." Now, the purpose of the second issue of China Review remains the same: to construct the Chinese academic tradition, establish an academic criticism system, and uphold strict academic norms. The main content includes: first, exploring the issue of Chinese academic normalization by taking the knowledge production activity itself as the object of evaluation; second, introducing cutting-edge achievements in the social sciences to anticipate responses and self-development from Chinese academia. China Review is tentatively set up with the following columns: thematic book reviews / academic book reviews / reflections and critiques on the knowledge production machine / academic commentary / brief introductions to Chinese works / brief introductions to Western works / prefaces and postfaces / recommended reading. Additionally, new columns such as "criticism and response" and "focus discussions" will be added according to specific practical needs, with the aim of making China Review better and better. The publication of this book is its rightful duty to promote the in-depth development of the "Chinese academic normalization movement." It provides a high-level platform for book reviews that are critically oriented and of significant importance to knowledge increment. Moreover, it offers a free academic field for reflections and critiques on the knowledge production machine, which is involved in the production and reproduction of knowledge.