History of Japanese Studies Journals in China

Author: Lin Chang
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book outlines the general picture and historical evolution of Chinese Japanese studies journals by exploring the history of the journal Kokumin Nihon Kenkyu (Japanese Studies of the People), which was established in 1915, with a focus on the two major periods of development in the 1930s and 1940s and after the reform and opening-up. It discusses the historical role of these journals and looks ahead to the challenges they face in the future. The book is divided into two parts. Part I is the General Introduction: Chapter 1 includes an article titled "Chinese Japanese Studies: Review and Prospects" written by Li Yu for the "Series," aiming to provide readers with a brief overview of the development process, general characteristics, and features of Chinese Japanese studies. Chapter 2 offers a summary of the history and current state of Chinese Japanese studies journals. Part II is the Detailed Analysis: It describes the origins, development, and flourishing of Chinese Japanese studies journals in chronological order, covering each period in detail. The book collects bibliographic entries of early existing Chinese Japanese studies journals, including 17 journals from 1915 to 1946, and provides brief introductions to 15 bibliographic publications of Japanese studies journals after the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially those of contemporary significance. Together, these cover the main bibliographic entries of Chinese Japanese studies journals to date.