Ancient Chinese Life Series Child-rearing in Ancient China

Author: Liu Yongcong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-29
Features: The Child-rearing in Ancient China tells us: Historiography has always been one of the earliest-established disciplines. The Chinese people, in particular, place great importance on history. Since ancient times, there have been official historians tasked with compiling historical records. In traditional book classifications, historical texts occupy a major category, and the historical works compiled by both government and private institutions throughout the ages are truly countless. Because of this, some foreign scholars have referred to the Chinese as a "historical nation." However, this very discipline, with a long and profound history, has recently faced various obstacles and twists. The term "crisis in historiography" has become quite popular in universities and society. How can historiography adapt to societal needs and overcome its difficulties to experience a resurgence? This has become a common concern for the discerning.