Chinese Marine Culture Studies (Combined Volumes 4 and 5)

Author: Qu Jinliang
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is the 4-5 combined volume of the annual publication China Maritime Culture Studies, edited by the Institute of Maritime Culture at Ocean University of China. Since 2002, Professor Guan Huashi, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Ocean University of China, has proposed the idea of establishing a national Chinese Maritime Culture Society based on the Institute of Maritime Culture at Ocean University of China. The goal was twofold: to further promote the development of maritime culture research and discipline construction across the country, and to enhance the prosperity of the maritime culture industry and the entire cultural industry nationwide. This noble aspiration and initiative received strong support from many renowned scholars nationwide, praise from prominent figures in the maritime field, including numerous academicians and high-ranking officials, and unanimous response from scholars and individuals across relevant academic and social sectors. The book comprehensively covers historical perspectives on maritime culture, Chinese maritime history and maritime culture studies, philosophical reflections on maritime culture, and the types of maritime civilizations.