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 2026-01-22     LIB     Bulletin / 公告 

 

大學之理念
= The idea of a university

本書是著名社會學家金耀基先生對現代大學的深刻思辨之作。作者從大學的本質、性格與發展軌跡出發，深入探討人文與科學的文化辯爭、大學的世界精神與通識教育的重要性。書中針對當代大學面臨的諸多挑戰進行了精微論述：教學與研究的平衡、現代性衝擊下的大學角色轉變、全球化時代的華人教育定位等問題。金耀基以其豐富的國際學術經驗與深邃的思想視野，為讀者呈現了一幅關於大學理念的全景圖。
Written by renowned sociologist Jin Yaoji, The Idea of a University offers profound philosophical reflections on modern higher education. The author examines the university’s essence, character, and development trajectory, exploring the tension between humanistic and scientific cultures, the university’s universal spirit, and the vital importance of liberal education. The work critically addresses contemporary challenges: the balance between teaching and research, universities’ transforming roles amid modernity, and the positioning of Chinese higher education in a globalized world. This intellectually rigorous volume provides essential insights for understanding university’s contemporary crisis and renewal.

 

 

頂尖大學的高效思考課 : 如何用創意解決難題? 數學家校長的腦力特訓班
= Making up your own mind : thinking effectively through creative puzzle-solving

本書由美國西南大學校長、數學教授愛德華·柏格撰著，是享譽學界的思考訓練經典。本書源於其廣受歡迎的通識課程，打破傳統解題練習的窠臼，聚焦於培養創意思考與解決真實問題的能力。透過精心設計的二十五道益智難題，讀者可反覆練習高效思考的五大元素，逐漸改變既有的思維模式。作者強調，學習的終極目標並非快速破解難題，而是透過深度思考，培養面對人生挑戰的智慧與創新能力。本書行文輕鬆有趣，寓教於樂，適合所有渴望激發潛能、追求心智成長的讀者。
Written by Edward B. Burger, president of Southwestern University, this book transcends traditional puzzle-solving to cultivate creative, effective thinking for real-world challenges. Based on his celebrated undergraduate seminar, it presents twenty-five ingeniously crafted problems designed to practice five core elements of high-efficiency thinking. Rather than seeking quick answers, readers develop new mental frameworks and perspectives. The author emphasizes that true learning transforms how we approach life’s complexities. With engaging prose and thoughtful pedagogy, this work equips readers with lifelong problem-solving capabilities beyond academic contexts.

 

 

當我們不再理解世界
= Un verdor terrible

本書是一部關於科學、歷史與人性的深邃沉思，榮獲“21世紀百大好書”、“紐約時報年度十大好書”。作者透過四個跨越時空的敘事線，編織出科學家、藝術家與歷史事件的複雜網絡。從阿爾伯特·愛因斯坦到海德格爾，從量子力學到二戰，本書探討了知識邊界的脆弱性，以及人類在面對難以理解的現實時的迷惘與掙扎。它不僅是一部思想史，更是對人類認知極限的深刻思考。
“Un verdor terrible” is a profound meditation on the boundaries of human knowledge. Through interconnected narratives spanning science, art, and history, the book explores the fragility of understanding when confronted with incomprehensible realities. Weaving together stories of Einstein, Heisenberg, and other intellectual giants, it reveals the complex landscape of human comprehension, challenging readers to contemplate the limits of scientific and philosophical understanding.

 

 

Q methodology and education

本書是一部介紹Q方法論在教育研究中應用的學術著作。Q方法論是一種近百年前發展的研究方法，已被公認為研究人文科學中主體性的綜合性途徑。本書從歷史、哲學和技術層面系統闡述Q方法論與教育哲學的關係，涉及輔導教育、文化基礎、教學技術、領導力研究、教育政策、教學實踐、教育心理學、測評、測量及兒童研究等多個教育領域。由國際教育學者撰寫的多個應用案例，為量化與質化教育研究提供了深度入門指引。
This scholarly volume introduces Q methodology—a research approach developed nearly a century ago—as a comprehensive framework for studying subjectivity in educational contexts. The book explores Q methodology’s historical background, philosophical foundations, and technical dimensions within educational philosophy. It demonstrates the method’s relevance across diverse educational domains including leadership studies, educational psychology, assessment, and teaching practices. Written by international scholars, this edited collection bridges quantitative and qualitative research traditions, providing sophisticated guidance for researchers across various educational disciplines and fields.

 

 

藝術是如何創作出來的: 大師名作背後的工藝
= How art is made : the craft behind the masterpieces

本書是一部揭示藝術創作祕密的經典著作。作者黛布拉·曼考夫以藝術史學家的專業視角，深入剖析偉大藝術品背後的媒材特性、技法運用與創作工藝。從米開朗基羅的西斯汀教堂壁畫、透納的水彩傑作，到安迪·沃荷的絲網印刷與草間彌生的無限房間，全書通過150餘幅精美彩圖，展示不同時代、不同文化背景下的藝術家如何巧妙地運用材料創造出令人驚嘆的視覺奇跡。本書將讀者帶入藝術創作的工坊，領略大師手工藝的精妙與多樣。
“How art is made : the craft behind the masterpieces”: The Craft Behind the Masterpieces unveils the secrets of artistic creation through art historian Debra N. Mancoff’s expert perspective. The book explores how master artists—from Michelangelo to Andy Warhol, from Turner to Kusama—harness materials and techniques to create visual wonders. Featuring over 150 stunning color illustrations, it examines the historical contexts, material properties, and technical innovations behind iconic artworks. Through detailed analysis of pigments, painting techniques, and artistic methods spanning centuries and cultures, this volume transforms readers’ understanding of how great art is actually made.

 

 

Socializing medicine : health humanities and East Asian media

本書深入探討醫學、健康與東亞媒體的複雜交互關係。本書匯集學者的跨學科研究，從檔案研究、視聽分析到健康人文學理論，揭示大眾媒體如何成為醫療控制與社會建構的重要工具。透過攝影、電影、電視和直播等媒介，作者們解析醫療敘事如何塑造公眾對健康、疾病和醫療實踐的理解，呈現媒體在醫療社會化過程中的關鍵角色。
“Socializing medicine : health humanities and East Asian media” offers a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate relationship between medicine, health, and East Asian media. By integrating archival research, audiovisual analysis, and Health Humanities perspectives, the book reveals how mass media—photography, film, television, and live streaming—functions as a powerful instrument for medical narrative construction and social understanding of health practices.

 

 

AI Agent : AI的下一个风口
= [AI Agent: The Next Technological Frontier]

本書全面解析了AI Agent從概念到實踐的演進，涵蓋其在客戶服務、醫療、製造業等領域的廣泛應用。作者不僅追溯AI技術發展歷程，還深入剖析智能體的自主性、適應性和協作能力，並探討生成式AI在藝術、數據增強等方面的潛力。書中同時關注智能體發展的機遇與挑戰，包括技術倫理、數據安全等重要議題。
“AI Agent: The Next Technological Frontier” provides a comprehensive exploration of AI Agent technology’s revolutionary potential. The book traces AI’s evolutionary path, analyzing intelligent agents’ autonomy, adaptability, and collaborative capacities across diverse domains like customer service, healthcare, and manufacturing. By examining generative AI’s transformative power and addressing technological, ethical, and privacy challenges, it offers an insightful glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence.

 

 

Behavioural economics : advanced economic policy and theory

本書深入剖析人類決策的非理性邏輯。本書超越傳統經濟學的理性人假設，探討心理因素如何影響經濟選擇。從消費者行為到公共政策制定，作者詳細闡述了認知偏見、情感因素與經濟決策的複雜互動。通過跨學科研究方法，書中結合心理學、神經科學和經濟學，揭示了人類經濟行為背後的深層機制，為政策制定者和學術研究者提供了革命性的洞察。
“Behavioural Economics” offers a groundbreaking exploration of human decision-making beyond traditional economic models. By integrating psychology, neuroscience, and economic theory, the book reveals the complex cognitive biases and emotional factors driving economic choices. It provides critical insights into consumer behavior, policy-making, and strategic decision processes, challenging conventional economic assumptions and offering a nuanced understanding of how psychological mechanisms fundamentally shape economic interactions.

 

 

因為獨特 : 泡泡瑪特創始人王寧從雜貨鋪到IP世界的跋涉
= [Because of its uniqueness: Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, embarks on a journey from a general store to the world of IP]

王寧從一家普通雜貨鋪起步，憑藉獨特的商業洞察力，將泡泡瑪特打造成潮玩IP帝國。本書深度揭秘王寧的創業故事，展現了他如何在消費市場中，通過獨特的品牌策略、盲盒行銷和IP運營，成功顛覆傳統商業模式，並將一個小眾品類發展成全球矚目的文化現象。
“Because of its uniqueness: Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, embarks on a journey from a general store to the world of IP” chronicles Wang Ning’s remarkable journey from a small retail shop to building Bubble Mart, a global pop toy empire. The book explores his innovative business strategies, revealing how he transformed niche collectibles into a cultural phenomenon through creative IP management, blind box marketing, and a deep understanding of consumer emotions and desires.

 

 

揭開穆斯林世界 : 伊斯蘭共同體概念是如何形成的?
= Idea of the Muslim world : a global intellectual history

本書以全球史視角深度解構伊斯蘭共同體觀念的現代性建構。土耳其裔歷史學者艾丁提出挑釁性論點：全球十五億穆斯林構成統一宗教政治實體，實為現代誤解。本書追溯這一觀念的思想根源，闡明其如何在十九世紀末帝國主義語境中誕生，受白人優越主義影響，卻被穆斯林知識分子用於反駁種族文明低劣論。作者展現穆斯林共同體理念在去殖民化、冷戰乃至當代的演變軌跡。透過與亞洲主義比較，揭示文明論述的政治性。此書為理解當代地緣政治衝突提供歷史深度，呼籲超越「文明衝突」簡化敘事。
Historian Cemil Aydin challenges the notion that 1.5 billion Muslims constitute a unified political entity. Tracing intellectual roots to nineteenth-century imperialism, this work reveals how Western racial hierarchies influenced the “Muslim World” concept, which Muslims subsequently appropriated as anti-colonial resistance. Analyzing Ottoman intellectuals, decolonization, and Cold War politics, Aydin demonstrates this concept’s modern invention rather than religious inevitability. By comparing Islamic universalism to Asian pan-nationalism, the author exposes civilization discourse’s geopolitical dimensions, offering essential historical perspective for understanding contemporary global conflicts.

 

 

中国观念史的视域与方法
= [Perspectives and Methods of Chinese Intellectual History]

本書是高瑞泉教授四十年中國哲學研究的理論結晶。本書突破傳統哲學史以體系更替為中心的框架，著眼於基本觀念的生成、傳承與演變，以平等的眼光、同情的理解和批判的頭腦，展現民族精神生活的豐富圖景。著有系統探討觀念史的理論基礎與實務方法，涵蓋”觀念”的界定、研究求真、觀念的社會力量等核心議題。透過多學科、跨文化的視野進行哲學分析，既檢視正統與異端、中心與邊緣的辯證關係，又追問其深層根源，最終意在擴展中國哲學史研究的新疆域。
This seminal work by Prof. Gao Ruiquan investigates the history of fundamental concepts in Chinese culture and their transformations. Rather than tracing philosophical systems, it treats ideological debates as platforms for demonstrating national spiritual life. Employing equal perspective, sympathetic understanding, and critical thinking, the author maps conceptual genealogies while analyzing philosophy across disciplines and cultures. The book systematically examines theoretical foundations and methodologies of intellectual history, addressing key issues such as concept definition, truthfulness in research, and ideological social power. It ultimately expands horizons for Chinese philosophical historical studies.

 

 

Written in stone : a journey shaping places in new millennium China

本書記錄了建築師劉曉都（孟岩與劉曉都建築事務所創始合夥人）與劉家明教授在千禧年後中國城市化浪潮中的深度實踐與思考。這不僅是一本建築作品集，更是一部關於「地方塑造」的文化觀察錄。書中通過一系列標誌性項目——從深圳的城中村改造、當代藝術空間的營造到公共基礎設施的重塑，展現了建築師如何利用「石材」與「空間」作為敘事媒介，在高速發展的社會語境下，守護土地記憶並賦予場所全新的生命力。
“Written in stone : a journey shaping places in new millennium China” documents a remarkable architectural journey led by architect Liu Xiaodu and Professor Laurence Liauw during China’s transformative urban expansion in the new millennium. This volume transcends a typical portfolio, exploring the philosophy of “placemaking” through iconic projects. From innovative urban village regenerations in Shenzhen to sophisticated cultural spaces, the book illustrates how architects utilize materials and spatial design to bridge tradition and modernity, creating enduring landmarks that resonate with local identity and social progress.

 

 

清承明制 : 明清国家治理与社会变迁
= [The Qing Dynasty Inherited the Ming System: National Governance and Social Change in the Ming and Qing Dynasties]

陳寶良教授的《清承明制》以社會史和文化史視角，深入解讀明清歷史的社會轉型。透過對地方治理、民間傳言、訴訟社會等議題的細緻考察，呈現了明清時期社會組織與群體的流變，揭示了國家治理與社會秩序的複雜變遷過程，展現了一個充滿動態張力的歷史斷面。
“The Qing Dynasty Inherited the Ming System: National Governance and Social Change in the Ming and Qing Dynasties” by Chen Baoliang explores the intricate social transformations of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Through meticulous research on local governance, folk rumors, and litigation culture, the book reveals the complex dynamics of societal organizations, power structures, and cultural shifts, offering profound insights into how administrative systems evolved and intersected with everyday social experiences.