Chinese Historiography of the Last Forty Years (1978-2018) I
Title: Chinese Historiography of the Last Forty Years (1978-2018) I
Edited by Zhang Haipeng
Translated by Wang Yi, et al.
ISBN: 978-1-84464-777-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-84464-778-1
Hardback - 398 pages
August 2023
English
£75 €90 $120
Description:
Chinese Historiography of the Last Forty Years (1978-2018) is an edited volume, in which the Chinese historians review the research achievements of the study of history in China in the past 40 years since the reform and opening up in 1978, and create an overview of the academic prospects and trends. In its entirety, this volume encompasses Chinese archaeology, ancient Chinese history, and modern Chinese history, as well as some thematic studies, such as local history, ethnic history, frontier history, historical geography, economic history, social history, ideological and cultural history, historiography, historical theory, urban history, religious history, world history and the history of World War II. The authors of the volume are leading scholars in each branch of history studies. It provides the readers with an accessible and valuable reference in studying history, particularly the history of China and East Asia.
This book gives a comprehensive review on the study of history. It covers a general description of the study of history as well as other philosophical and social sciences in China which have benefited from rapid progress in every cause under the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the development of the national economy.
It is an Innovation in the Study of World History. In accordance with principles of historical materialism and seeking truth from facts, researchers engaging in world history studies should take on the responsibilities of grasping the significant events that impacted world history and comprehending the comprehensive development of world history from the relations between these events and the world. China’s peaceful rise and its growing, widening connections with the world require to focus on world history in historical studies to construct a more inclusive discipline of world history.
Content:
Contents
Preface 1
Preface 2
Translators’ Note
Part Ⅰ
Chapter 01 A Review of the Study of History in China in the Past Forty Years
A Comprehensive Review on the Study of History
Significant Achievement in the Study of Ancient Chinese History
New Understanding of the Study of Modern Chinese History
Innovation in the Study of World History
China’s Own Theoretical Framework and Narrative Discourse in Historical Studies
Promoting the Correct Understanding and Use of Historical Materialism
Chapter 02 Archaeological Discoveries since 1949 and Their Contribution to the Study of China’s Pre-imperial History
Origin of the Chinese People and Their Culture
The Formation of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Environmental and Mechanistic Issues in the Formation of Ancient Chinese Civilization Epilogue
Chapter 03 Research on Ancient Chinese History in the
Forty Years of Reform and Opening-up
Changes in Research Environment and the Cultivation of Academic Talent.
Expand the Research Field and Perfect the Discipline System
The Transformation of Theoretical Perspective and the Updating of Research Methods
The Guiding Position of Historical Materialism and the Future of the Study of Ancient Chinese History
Chapter 04 A Review of the History of the Republican
Period (1912-1949) since the Start of the Twenty First Century
Monographs on General History of Republican China
Thematic Studies of the History of the Republican Era
Conditions Related to Research on the History of the Republican Period
The Future of Research on the history of the Republican Era
Chapter 05 Review on Research of the History of the
People’s Republic of China in the Past Forty Years
Sketch of Research Developments of PRC History
Major Achievements in Research of PRC History
Research Hotspots of the History of the PRC
Retrospect and Prospect on the Studies of the PRC’s History
Chapter 06 Progress in Researches of World History
Since 2000
One
Two
Three
Four
Chapter 07 Research on the History of the Second
World War in China
General Review of Research on World War II
Primary Research Areas and General Outcomes
Studies on Some Significant Issues
Epilogue
Chapter 08 Research on Local History, Regional History, and Ethnic History
The Rise and Development of Research on Local and Regional History
The Development and Flourishing of Research on Ethnic Minorities
Review of the Development of Research on Local, Regional, and Ethnic History
Chapter 09 The Prosperity and Development of Borderland History and Geography Research in the Past Forty Years
Introduction
The Process of Constructing Chinese Borderland Studies
Initial Development of Research on Marxism and Theories of National Borderlands
The Emergence of the Research Paradigm of “Viewing China from the Frontier”
Tracing the Formation of “China’s Historical Territory” between History and Reality
Research on the Tributary System between History and Reality
Conclusion
Chapter 10 Years of Historical Geographical Studies in China
Structure of the Subject
The Development of the Traditional Topics
New Techniques, New Methodology, and New Realm
Conclusion
Chapter 11 Review and Prospects of Research on the Social and Economic History of China
The Boom Phase (1979-2007)
Introspection (2008-2018)
Crisis and Opportunity: Chinese Economic History in the 21ST Century
Chapter 12 The Development of the Discipline of Historiography in China in the Past Forty Years
Establishment of a New Disciplinary System and the Expansion of Research Territory
A Further Step of Study
Construction of Textual Sources
Discussion on Digital Historiography
Thoughts about Visions of the Development of Historiography in China
About the Authors:
Zhang Haipeng is a Member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is the past president of the Institute of Modern History at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the president of the Association of Chinese Historians, and a member of the State Council Academic Degrees Committee of China, in which he took charge of the Discipline (History) Appraisal Group.
Chinese Historiography of the Last Forty Years (1978-2018) I
Chinese Historiography of the Last Forty Years (1978-2018) II