History of Chinese Books and Libraries

Author: Xie Zhuohua
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is a revised edition of the same-titled textbook. Based on the latest achievements in archaeological excavations and textual research in recent years, it traces the historical development of books and libraries as its main thread, with book and collection studies as its foundation. It comprehensively explores the forms, dissemination, collection, and utilization of books, examines the impact of political, economic, cultural, and scientific developments in different historical eras on the development of books and libraries, and summarizes the historical trajectory of the development of books and libraries in China. The book is rich in theoretical elaboration and well-documented, making it a mature specialized history.