History of Chinese Journals Development

Author: Song Yingli
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: The book has the following features: , the authors of A History of Chinese Journals persistently adhere to a fundamental perspective, examining the development of journals over two hundred years from the angle of how they serve social progress, and permeating this pragmatic historical materialist viewpoint throughout the entire book. The book discusses journals and individuals, as the authors state, focusing on their role in the "development of the era and the progress of society." As a result, it dedicates significant space to topics such as Liang Qichao's Shiwu Bao, Sun Yat-sen's Min Bao, the May Fourth Movement's New Youth, and the journal activities of early Communist Party members and pioneers like Lu Xun, Mao Dun, and Zou Taofeng, forming the backbone of the history of Chinese journals. Second, the historical narrative in A History of Chinese Journals is clearly organized, reflecting both the trajectory of social movements and a clear historical framework of change. Third, while describing the development of social science journals, A History of Chinese Journals also emphasizes the introduction of the history of science and technology journals, covering their incubation period, birth period, and development period, as well as the challenges they faced in different historical stages. It also details the flourishing of science and technology journals during the reform and opening-up era.