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 2025-09-25     LIB     Bulletin / 公告 

我们去向何方
= [Where Are We Headed]

史學大家許倬雲以宏觀「大歷史觀」審視當代文明變局，回溯三千年文明演進，解析現代西方文明的三大支柱——資本主義、主權國家與科學技術——如何走向困頓與衰落。作者以溫和而深刻的筆調，指出現行秩序的病灶，並提出以「生命現象的價值觀」為基礎的文明重構思路。本書兼具學術深度與通俗可讀性，是理解當前國際格局、思考未來走向的重要引導讀物，適合關心歷史、政治與文化未來的讀者。
Prof. Xu Zhuoyun offers a sweeping “big history” perspective on the modern world. Tracing three thousand years of civilization, he examines how Western modernity—anchored in capitalism, the sovereign state, and science—has entered a period of crisis. With erudition and human concern, Xu diagnoses systemic flaws and suggests a new value framework centered on the vitality of life. Clear and thought-provoking, this book guides readers to rethink global order and possible futures.

 

 

研究设计与写作指导 : 定性、定量与混合研究的路向
= [Research design and writing guidance: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed research approaches]

《研究設計與寫作指導：質性、量化與混合研究的路徑》是美國研究方法學大師約翰·W·克雷斯威爾的權威著作。本書全面系統地闡述了學術研究的設計、實施和寫作策略，深入剖析定性、定量和混合研究方法的理論與實踐。透過清晰的路徑指導和豐富的實例分析，幫助研究者科學規劃研究過程，有效選擇研究方法，並規範學術寫作。對於研究生、學者和學術工作者而言，這是一本不可或缺的方法論指南。
“Research design and writing guidance: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed research approaches” by John W. Creswell is a comprehensive handbook for research methodology. Offering an in-depth exploration of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research approaches, the book provides systematic guidance on research design, implementation, and academic writing. With clear pathways and practical examples, it equips researchers with essential skills to navigate complex research processes, select appropriate methodologies, and craft scholarly narratives across various academic disciplines.

 

 

Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences

《Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences》是一部專為社會科學學生量身定製的貝葉斯方法入門教材。本書深入淺出地介紹了貝葉斯方法論，並融入政治學、心理學、社會學和經濟學等領域的實際案例。書中詳細闡述了關鍵概念，無需高級統計學背景即可理解。通過豐富的習題和實例，幫助讀者使用WinBUGS和R軟體實踐貝葉斯分析，為社會科學研究提供強大的方法論支持。
“Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences” offers an accessible introduction to Bayesian methodology specifically designed for social science students. Featuring real-world examples from political science, psychology, sociology, and economics, the book provides comprehensive coverage of key concepts without requiring advanced statistical knowledge. With practical exercises and guidance on using WinBUGS and R software, it empowers researchers to apply Bayesian methods effectively in their social science research.

 

 

數碼港元： Web3.0構建香港新金融
= [Digital Hong Kong Dollar: Web3.0 builds a new financial system for Hong Kong]

《數碼港元：Web3.0構建香港新金融》由著名經濟學家郎咸平深入探討金融科技革命。本書聚焦香港金融生態系統的數位轉型，詳細闡述Web3.0技術如何重塑傳統金融模式。作者從宏觀視角剖析數碼港元的發展潛力，解讀區塊鏈、加密貨幣與金融創新的複雜關係。通過專業而生動的論述，為讀者呈現香港未來金融科技發展的清晰路徑，幫助讀者理解數位經濟的前沿趨勢。
“Digital Hong Kong Dollar: Web3.0 builds a new financial system for Hong Kong” offers a comprehensive exploration of financial technology’s transformative potential. Renowned economist Lang Xianping analyzes how Web3.0 technologies are reshaping traditional financial systems, focusing on Hong Kong’s digital economic landscape. The book provides insights into blockchain, cryptocurrency, and innovative financial models, presenting a forward-looking perspective on digital economy development and the strategic opportunities emerging in Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.

  • 主題 Subject：Cryptocurrencies AND Internet banking
  • 作者 Author：郎咸平
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：香港中和出版有限公司, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：4/F A1 Business Administration, HG 1710.3 Lan 2024
  • ISBN：9789888869886

 

 

游戏的力量 : 游戏如何塑造我们的世界
= Playing with reality : how games have shaped our world

《遊戲的力量：遊戲如何塑造我們的世界》由美國學者凱莉·克蘭西深入探討遊戲在人類社會中的深遠影響。本書從跨學科視角解析遊戲不僅是娛樂形式，更是一種重要的社會文化現象。作者詳細闡釋遊戲如何塑造個人認知、社會互動和文明進程，揭示遊戲在教育、創新、溝通和問題解決中的關鍵角色，為讀者呈現遊戲的多元價值和社會意義。
“Playing with reality : how games have shaped our world” by Kelly Clancy offers a groundbreaking exploration of games as a fundamental human experience. Examining play through interdisciplinary lenses, the book reveals how games profoundly influence cognitive development, social interactions, and cultural evolution. Clancy demonstrates that play is not merely entertainment, but a critical mechanism for learning, innovation, and understanding complex systems, challenging readers to reconsider the transformative potential of play in human society.

  • 主題 Subject：Games–Psychological aspects AND Games–History
  • 作者 Author：Clancy, Kelly (Neuroscientist)
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：机械工业出版社, 2025.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, GV 1200 Cla 2025
  • ISBN：9787111768517

 

 

Writing analytically

本書是一部備受推崇的寫作指導書，將寫作視為一種思考的過程。本書深入剖析分析性寫作的核心技巧，幫助讀者培養批判性思考和精確的表達能力。透過系統性的方法論和實用的寫作策略，作者指導學生如何深入文本、精進洞見、建構有說服力的論點。無論是學術寫作、專業報告或批評性文章，這本書都為讀者提供了提升寫作水平的關鍵工具和方法，是寫作者不可或缺的指南。
“Writing Analytically” is a comprehensive guide that transforms writing into a powerful thinking tool. This influential rhetoric provides students and professionals with essential strategies for deep textual analysis and critical thinking. By offering practical techniques for dissecting complex ideas, constructing arguments, and developing nuanced insights, the book equips writers with the skills to approach writing as an intellectual process. It’s an indispensable resource for those seeking to elevate their analytical writing capabilities.

 

 

The F-word

本書全面探討英語中最具爭議性和影響力的詞彙－「F word」。本書不僅追溯其歷史起源與演變，也深入分析該詞在社會、文化、法律與語言中的多重意義與複雜作用。透過豐富的實例和嚴謹的學術視角，作者揭示了這個禁忌詞背後的語言力量及其在現代社會中的廣泛影響，適合對語言文化、社會變遷感興趣的讀者。
“The F Word ” by linguist Sheidlower offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most controversial words in English. The book traces its history, cultural significance, and linguistic functions, providing insights into its evolving role in society. Combining scholarly research with vivid examples, it examines how this taboo word influences communication, law, and social attitudes. An essential read for those interested in language, culture, and the power of words within social contexts.

  • 主題 Subject：English language–Semantics
  • 作者 Author：Sheidlower, Jesse, editor.
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Oxford University Press, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C3 Language & Literature, PE 1599 F83 F-W 2024
  • ISBN：9780197763339

 

 

鐵與血之歌 : 俾斯麥和威廉二世共舞的德意志帝國興亡曲, 1871-1918
= Blood and iron : the rise and fall of the German empire 1871-1918

揭秘德意志第二帝國的興衰，本書追溯1871至1918年間德國從分裂邦國到歐洲強權的蛻變歷程。透過「鐵血宰相」俾斯麥與威廉皇帝的恩怨，解析德國如何在現實政治中崛起，又步步走向第一次世界大戰的深淵。作者以生動筆觸，重構這段撼動歐洲命運的關鍵半世紀，展現帝國建立與瓦解的複雜圖景。
“Blood and iron : the rise and fall of the German empire 1871-1918” unveils the tumultuous journey of the German Second Empire from 1871 to 1918. Through the intricate relationship between Bismarck and the Wilhelmine emperors, the book explores Germany’s rise as a continental power without colonial economies. It meticulously dissects the political strategies, national tensions, and historical complexities that ultimately led the empire towards its self-destructive path to World War I.

  • 主題 Subject：Germany–History AND Germany–Politics and government
  • 作者 Author：Hoyer, Katja
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：八旗文化/遠足文化事業股份有限公司, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：3/F C1 History & Geography, DD 220 Hoy 2024
  • ISBN：9786267234815

 

 

大亂局 : 東印度公司、企業暴力與帝國侵略
= Anarchy : the relentless rise of the East India Company

《大亂局 : 東印度公司、企業暴力與帝國侵略》深入揭示東印度公司如何通過商業暴力與政治陰謀，從一家商業公司逐步轉變為殖民帝國的統治者。作者威廉．達爾林普以卓越的敘事筆觸，重現18世紀印度的歷史變局，展現商業機構如何顛覆傳統政治權力結構。書中詳細描繪東印度公司的商業策略、軍事征服與文化入侵，呈現帝國擴張的殘酷本質和全球化早期的殘酷運作機制。
“Anarchy : the relentless rise of the East India Company” unveils the East India Company’s transformation from a trading enterprise to a colonial power in 18th-century India. William Dalrymple masterfully explores how corporate violence and political manipulation enabled a commercial entity to conquer and rule an entire subcontinent. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book exposes the brutal mechanics of early globalization, revealing how a private company wielded unprecedented political and military power.

 

 

一个英国人眼中的明治维新
= The Britain of the East : a study in national evolution

本書通過英國外交官亨利·戴爾的獨特視角，全景展現明治維新這一日本歷史轉折關鍵時期。作者憑藉在日本近乎四十年的生活經歷，深入剖析日本從封建社會向現代國家轉型的複雜過程。書中詳細記錄了明治維新的政治改革、社會變遷和文化嬗變，並以一位西方觀察者的敏銳洞察，呈現這段令人矚目的歷史轉型，為讀者展現了一個正在劇烈變革的日本社會。
Henry Dyer’s remarkable account offers a unique Western perspective on Japan’s Meiji Restoration. Drawing from nearly four decades of personal experience, the book provides an intimate exploration of Japan’s transformative journey from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. Through keen observations and detailed narratives, Dyer captures the political reforms, social changes, and cultural evolution that reshaped Japan during this pivotal historical period.

 

 

The first Asians in the Americas : a transpacific history

這是一部開創性的歷史著作，深入探討了1565至1815年間亞洲人跨太平洋遷移的複雜歷程。作者Diego Javier Luis詳細追溯了亞洲移民通過馬尼拉大帆船抵達美洲的歷史，揭示了殖民時期種族建構的深層機制。書中不僅呈現了亞洲移民在新西班牙的生活狀況，更展現了他們如何在殘酷的殖民統治下，通過族際連結和文化適應，抵抗和改變既定秩序。
A groundbreaking historical account that unveils the first sustained wave of Asian mobility to the Americas through the Spanish colonial maritime routes. Diego Javier Luis meticulously chronicles the transpacific journeys of Asians from diverse regions, exploring their experiences as “chinos” within the complex New Spanish caste system. The book illuminates how Asian migrants navigated colonial constraints, forged cross-ethnic connections, and significantly shaped the cultural landscape of early colonial societies.

 

 

尋蹤覓蹟 : 香港唐樓故事
= [Tracing the traces: Hong Kong’s tenement buildings]

《尋蹤覓蹟：香港唐樓故事》是一部深入探索香港建築文化遺產的精彩作品。作者陳國豪以細膩的筆觸，將香港唐樓的建築特色、歷史變遷和人文景觀娓娓道來。透過實地調查和深入研究，書中不僅呈現唐樓的建築美學，更展現了這些建築背後蘊含的社會記憶和城市靈魂。從材料、設計到居民生活，作者為讀者開啟了一扇通往香港城市記憶的窗口，重現昔日香港的人情風貌。
“Tracing the traces: Hong Kong’s tenement buildings” is a captivating exploration of Hong Kong’s architectural heritage. Author Chan Kwok-ho meticulously unravels the architectural, historical, and cultural nuances of Tong Lau buildings. Through comprehensive research and on-site investigations, the book reveals not just the architectural aesthetics, but also the social memories embedded within these unique structures, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Hong Kong’s urban landscape and collective memory.

 

 

周制与秦制
= [Zhou system and Qin system]

《週制與秦制》是中國制度文化史研究的巔峰之作，深入剖析了中國古代制度文化的生成與演變，系統梳理周代與秦代制度的遞嬗脈絡。作者以宏大的學術視野，追溯儒學根源，探討為何今天我們常說”秦制兩千年”。通過對制度文化的深入研究，書中展現了中國政治制度的內在邏輯和文化基因，為理解中國古代社會提供了獨特的學術視角。
“Zhou system and Qin system” is a profound scholarly exploration of Chinese institutional culture by renowned historian Feng Tianyu. The book meticulously traces the evolution of ancient Chinese political systems, examining the transition from Zhou to Qin dynasties. By investigating the cultural roots of institutional changes, the author provides deep insights into the origins of “Two Thousand Years of Qin System” and the complex transformations of Chinese political and cultural governance.

 

 

希腊别传
= [Greek Biography]

《希臘別傳》宛如一部生動的文明編年史，從邁錫尼文明的萌芽追溯至希臘化時代，全景展現了希臘城邦文明的興衰歷程。作者以宏大的歷史視野，生動描繪希臘文明的生命脈絡，展現了這個古老文明如何孕育出科學、民主、公民等劃時代的人類文明概念。透過對希臘歷史的深入解讀，讀者將穿越時空，感受希臘文明的脈動，理解其對西方文明的深遠影響，追溯人類思想的源頭。
“Greek Biography” is a comprehensive chronicle tracing the arc of Greek civilization from Mycenaean origins to the Hellenistic era. The book explores the rise, flourishing, and decline of Greek city-state culture, revealing how this civilization pioneered fundamental concepts like science, democracy, and citizenship. By presenting a nuanced narrative of Greek historical development, the work illuminates the profound cultural and intellectual contributions that shaped Western civilization.

  • 主題 Subject：Greece–History AND Greece–Social life and customs
  • 作者 Author：陈嘉映, 1952-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：广西师范大学出版社, 2025.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, DF 78 Che 2025
  • ISBN：9787559875013