History of Chinese Book Publishing

Author: Gao Xincheng
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Publishing Date: 2005-12-01
Features: As a foundational textbook for the publishing and press industry, this book concisely yet comprehensively organizes and describes the history of Chinese book publishing and distribution. The book is divided into three parts, covering over two thousand years from the early Western Han Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China. It meticulously records the rise, development, prosperity, and decline of various types of bookstores, book workshops, and bookstores in each period. It also specifically introduces the characteristics of related publications in terms of distribution methods and distribution networks, as well as their effects, thereby revealing the status, functions, and patterns of book distribution work in different historical periods. The book is rich in content, well-documented, and written in accessible language, making it suitable for teaching needs in publishing majors at secondary and higher education institutions across the country. It can also serve as a reference for professionals engaged in book publishing and distribution.