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 2025-09-16     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.

 

 

 

Understanding communication research methods : a theoretical and practical approach

這本《Understanding communication research methods : a theoretical and practical approach》是一部深入淺出的研究方法教科書。書中融合了學術、生活和流行文化元素，幫助本科生全面理解量化、質化和批判性研究方法。通過生動的實例和練習，該書不僅闡述了傳播研究的理論基礎，還提供了實際操作指南，使學生能夠真正掌握研究技能。
“Understanding communication research methods : a theoretical and practical approach” offers an engaging, practical approach to research methodology. Drawing from scholarship, real-life scenarios, and popular culture, this textbook provides undergraduate students with comprehensive insights into quantitative, qualitative, and critical research methods. With practical examples, exercises, and sample student papers, the book demystifies research techniques and empowers students to conduct their own communication research effectively.

  • 主題 Subject：Communication–Research–Methodology
  • 作者 Author：Croucher, Stephen Michael, 1978-
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Routledge, 2025.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C3 Language & Literature, P 91.3 Cro 2025
  • ISBN：9781032557755

 

 

圍頭與客家 : 香港本土語言故事集
= [Weitou and the Hakka: A Collection of Hong Kong Vernacular Stories]

這是一部獻給香港語言文化的珍貴著作，收錄40個生動短篇故事，透過逾10位本地畫師的插畫，深入展現圍頭和客家原居民的生活樣貌。書中不僅分享傳統風俗與民間傳說，更追溯本土語言的歷史脈絡，為瀕危語言保育提供重要視角，幫助讀者重拾被遺忘的文化記憶。
A captivating exploration of Hong Kong’s indigenous languages through 40 compelling short stories and illustrations by local artists. This book delves into the rich cultural heritage of Wai Tau and Hakka communities, tracing their linguistic roots and traditional lifestyles. More than a mere collection, it serves as a crucial preservation effort, offering insights into endangered languages and providing readers with a profound understanding of Hong Kong’s authentic cultural landscape.

  • 主題 Subject：Cantonese dialects AND Hakka dialects
  • 作者 Author：劉擇明
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：Scone Publishing, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：2/F C3 Language & Literature, PL 1740 H7 Liu 2024
  • ISBN：9789887689409

 

 

图说中外景观设计史
= [Illustrated History of Landscape Design in China and Abroad]

《圖說中外景觀設計史》是一部宏大的景觀設計文化全景圖。本書追溯人類景觀發展的悠久歷程，從古代人類的棲居環境，到古埃及、巴比倫、中國、印度、波斯等文明的傑出景觀，再到西方現代景觀設計。透過豐富的圖文並茂，全面展現了不同時代、不同文明中景觀設計的藝術演變與文化內涵，為讀者呈現了一部絢麗多彩的世界景觀發展史詩。
“Illustrated History of Landscape Design in China and Abroad” is a comprehensive visual journey through landscape architecture. From prehistoric human settlements to ancient civilizations like Egypt, Babylon, and intricate landscapes of China, India, and Persia, the book traces the evolution of landscape design. Richly illustrated, it explores the artistic and cultural dimensions of landscape architecture across different eras, offering readers a vivid and insightful panorama of human environmental interaction.

  • 主題 Subject：Landscape design–History
  • 作者 Author：闻晓菁
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：上海书店出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F Zone B3 New Arrivals, SB 472.45 Wen 2024
  • ISBN：9787545823318

 

 

Emplacing East Timor : regime change and knowledge production, 1860-2010

《定位東帝汶：政權變遷與知識生產（1860-2010）》是深入剖析東帝汶歷史與認知演變的學術專題論文。該書跨越150年的歷史長河，追溯東帝汶從殖民地到獨立國家的複雜轉型過程。透過獨特的知識生產視角，系統分析了不同政權更迭對東帝汶社會、文化、政治認知的深遠影響，為理解這個年輕國家的歷史脈絡提供了極具洞察力的學術解讀。
“Emplacing East Timor : regime change and knowledge production, 1860-2010” offers a groundbreaking exploration of East Timor’s historical and epistemological transformation from 1860 to 2010. Authored by Kisho Tsuchiya, this scholarly work examines how regime changes shaped knowledge production and social understanding. By critically analyzing the interplay between political shifts and intellectual development, the book provides a nuanced perspective on East Timor’s complex journey from colonial territory to independent nation, revealing the intricate dynamics of cultural and political identity.

  • 主題 Subject：Timor-Leste–History AND Timor-Leste
  • 作者 Author：Tsuchiya, Kisho
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：University of Hawaiʻi Press, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：3/F C1 History & Geography, DS 649.5 Tsu 2024
  • ISBN：9780824894986

 

 

Reopening the opening of Japan : transnational approaches to modern Japan and the wider world

《Reopening the opening of Japan : transnational approaches to modern Japan and the wider world》是一部開創性的學術著作，以創新的跨國研究方法重新檢視日本現代化進程。本書突破傳統民族國家敘事，從全球互動與文化交流的角度，深入探討自明治維新以來日本與世界的複雜關係。透過多元視角，詮釋日本現代性的形成過程，揭示全球脈絡中日本文化、政治、經濟的互動網絡，為理解日本現代歷史提供了富有洞察力的新解讀。
“Reopening the opening of Japan : transnational approaches to modern Japan and the wider world” offers a groundbreaking transnational perspective on Japan’s modernization. Challenging traditional narratives, the book explores Japan’s global interactions from the Meiji Restoration onward. By examining cultural, political, and economic exchanges, it reveals the complex networks that shaped modern Japanese identity. This scholarly work provides a nuanced understanding of Japan’s development, demonstrating how transnational approaches can reframe our comprehension of national history and global interconnectedness.

 

 

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

 

 

妇人杨氏之“复活” : 十八世纪中国的法律与社会
= [The “Resurrection” of Lady Yang: Law and Society in Eighteenth-Century China]

《婦人楊氏之”復活”》通過一樁清代麻城司法案件，生動呈現18世紀中國普通人在國家機器與制度夾縫中的生存處境。作者卜永坚深入還原歷史現場，不僅解析當時司法制度的運作邏輯，更挖掘普通人在龐大官僚體系中的命運與掙扎，為讀者開啟了一扇窺探歷史底層的窗口。
“The “Resurrection” of Lady Yang: Law and Society in Eighteenth-Century China” explores a profound judicial case from 18th-century China, revealing the intricate lives of ordinary people under a complex state system. Author Bu Yongjian meticulously reconstructs historical events, dissecting the judicial mechanisms and human experiences of the time. Through this compelling narrative, the book offers readers a nuanced understanding of how individuals navigated power structures, justice, and survival in Qing Dynasty rural society.

  • 主題 Subject：Law–China–History
  • 作者 Author：卜永坚
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：北京师范大学出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F C1 Circulation Counter : Items on Reserve, KNN 122 Pu 2024
  • ISBN：9787303302659

 

 

人类进化中的宗教 : 从旧石器时代到轴心时代
= Religion in human evolution : from the paleolithic to the Axial age

《人類進化中的宗教》是社會人類學家羅伯特·貝拉的畢生研究巨著，跨越生物學、人類學和歷史學多重視角，深入探討宗教在人類文明演進中的根本角色。貝拉以宏大的敘事，追溯從舊石器時代到軸心時代宗教的複雜變遷，展現宗教如何塑造人類社會的意義系統，並影響文明的發展軌跡。這部著作不僅是學術研究，更是對人類精神世界的深刻思考。
In “Religion in human evolution : from the paleolithic to the Axial age ” renowned social anthropologist Robert Bellah offers a groundbreaking exploration of religious development from the Paleolithic to the Axial Age. Drawing on extensive interdisciplinary research, Bellah meticulously traces how religious practices and beliefs have fundamentally shaped human social structures and meaning-making processes. This comprehensive work transcends traditional scholarly boundaries, providing profound insights into the complex relationship between human spiritual experience and cultural evolution.

  • 主題 Subject：Human evolution AND Theological anthropology
  • 作者 Author：Bellah, Robert N., 1927-2013.
  • 出版信息 Pub Info：北京大学出版社, 2024.
  • 館藏信息 Lib Holding：G/F B3 New Arrivals, BL 256 Bel 2024
  • ISBN：9787301342121

 

 

“安国之道” : 英国的殖民情报系统及其在亚洲的扩张
= The imperial security state : british colonial knowledge and empire-building in Asia

《安國之道》是何伟亚对帝國研究的創新嘗試，突破傳統政治、經濟、軍事史研究的框架。受福柯思想啟發，作者深入挖掘1880至1940年間英屬印度陸軍軍事情報部門的路線書和軍事報告，從微觀視角解讀帝國統治的複雜機制。通過對這些獨特史料的細緻梳理，書中呈現了帝國知識生產、情報蒐集與殖民統治策略之間的深層關聯，為帝國研究提供了全新的學術視角。
“The imperial security state : british colonial knowledge and empire-building in Asia” by He Weiya offers a groundbreaking approach to imperial studies, drawing inspiration from Foucault to explore British colonial governance in India. Focusing on military intelligence documents from 1880-1940, the book reveals the intricate mechanisms of imperial knowledge production and control. Through meticulous analysis of route books and military reports, the author unveils the complex strategies of colonial intelligence gathering, providing a nuanced understanding of imperial power dynamics.

 

 

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