Social Criticism Theory Chronicle: Issue 1

Author: Zhang Yibing, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The title "Annals of Social Critical Theory" reflects a commitment to authentically documenting and reconstructing history, including forgotten, obscured, distorted, and missing aspects in the historical development of classic Marxist theoretical thought. This journal upholds the rigorous and solid academic tradition of Chinese Marxist studies, delving into original texts to clarify the essence of Marxism, restoring its original image in historical research, and deepening the understanding of its contemporary significance through historical reflection.
As an "Annals" of "critical theory," the journal aims to accurately and keenly capture the trends and developments of contemporary international social theories, faithfully recording the pulse of the times. It facilitates direct dialogue with contemporary intellectual giants and theoretical masters, promoting the advancement of Marxist theoretical research through insightful analysis of global capitalist society and critically drawing on diverse modern social critical theories.
In line with the major research project on contemporary capitalism undertaken by our center, the journal invites experts and scholars from relevant fields to contribute to special columns, engaging in focused and planned thematic reviews and responses to representative achievements in the study of capitalism and socialism within Western Marxism, left-wing radical social theories, cultural studies, feminism, post-colonialism, and Third World socialism. The goal is to establish this journal as an important intellectual platform for social theory research in China.
The "Annals of Social Critical Theory" is committed to using theory as a weapon and scholarship as its foundation, authentically documenting the profound social transformations of the 21st century China, and addressing major fundamental theoretical issues in contemporary Chinese society. It strives to contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, as envisioned by our predecessors, and to the construction of a harmonious society.