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 2026-04-29     LIB     Bulletin / 公告 

 

How to read, evaluate, and use research

本書填補了研究教學的重要空白，不僅教導學生如何選擇和理解研究文獻，更重點培養其評估與應用研究成果的能力。全書按研究論文結構組織，涵蓋文獻回顧、研究問題、定量/定性/混合方法論等核心章節，並包含研究結論與啟示。書中配備豐富的教學資源——學習目標、自我檢驗題、引導應用練習、延伸閱讀及詞彙表，還附錄三篇實例研究文章。特別適合應用學科學生理論聯繫實踐。
This book is a practical guide helping students select, comprehend, and assess research literature. Unlike texts focused solely on research conduct, this book bridges the gap between understanding research and applying it professionally. Structured like a research article, it covers literature reviews, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, and implications. Rich with learning objectives, comprehension checks, guided exercises, and three exemplar articles in the appendix, it empowers applied discipline students to become critical research consumers.

 

 

五四女性 : 現代中國女權主義先行者
= Women in the Chinese enlightenment : oral and textual histories

她們是被歷史遺忘的先行者——校長、律師、主編、教育家、革命家。在男性主導的五四敘事中，她們的聲音被淹沒，故事被遮蔽。本書重拾這些被塵封的記憶，通過口述與文獻對讀，生動呈現五位女性知識菁英的生命軌跡。她們不是被動的受害者，而是主動塑造現代中國的關鍵力量。她們倡導婦女解放、參與社會革新，卻同時面對愛國與女權、個人追求與時代要求的深刻困境。這是一部被掩埋的中國女權主義早期發展史，更是五四精神在女性生命中的鮮活回響。
Five pioneering Chinese women emerge from historical obscurity—a principal, lawyer, editor, educator, and revolutionary. Through oral histories and archival research, this book reveals how these intellectual leaders actively shaped modern China, not as passive victims but as champions of women’s liberation and social transformation. Their stories expose the historical complexities of Chinese feminism, illuminating the profound tensions between patriotism and women’s rights, individual freedom and national duty, challenging male-centered narratives of the May Fourth era.

 

 

蘋果才沒有砸在牛頓頭上! : 長久以來被誤解的科學故事大解密
= Et la pomme ne tomba pas sur la tête de Newton : Ces petits mensonges qui ont fait l’histoire des sciences

你以為科學故事都是真實的嗎？其實許多廣為流傳的科學軼事都是經過包裝和美化的神話。本書由科普作家安托萬‧侯盧─賈西亞揭開科學史上的十一個著名迷思，從牛頓與蘋果、阿基米德的浴缸靈光，到居里夫人的奮鬥與愛因斯坦的成長故事，逐一還原科學家的真實面貌。作者不僅挑戰科學神話，更深入探討科學發展的真實歷程——它並非瞬間頓悟，而是透過不斷探索、辯論與修正而來。書中特別關注女性科學家遭遇的不公平待遇，以及西方文明對科學起源的片面觀點，引領讀者培養批判性思考，學會質疑權威，追尋科學背後的真相。
Discover the truth behind legendary scientific myths! This captivating book debunks eleven famous stories from history of science, from Newton’s apple to Archimedes’ eureka moment. Author Antoine Houlou-Garcia reveals how these tales have been carefully crafted and romanticized. Rather than presenting scientists as infallible geniuses, the book showcases their humanity—their errors, struggles, and collaborative efforts. It explores overlooked contributions of female scientists and challenges Western-centric narratives in science history. Perfect for curious minds seeking critical thinking skills and understanding how scientific knowledge truly develops through continuous exploration and debate.

 

 

Sharpening everyday mental/thinking skills through mathematics problem solving and beyond

本書透過數學問題解決方法，揭示日常生活中被忽視的數學應用，培養讀者的思維技能與問題解決能力。作者巧妙展示非傳統的算術技巧、有趣而實用的解題策略、代數的創新應用，以及幾何關係對理解物理現象的啟蒙作用。只需基礎數學知識，讀者便能發現自身超越學校教育的數學潛能。本書各章節涵蓋廣泛主題，從最實用的日常應用到最具挑戰性的問題解決技巧，彰顯了數學的力量與美妙，適合希望開發心智、提升邏輯思維的各類讀者。
This book reveals the hidden power of mathematics in solving everyday problems and sharpening mental skills. Through unconventional arithmetic shortcuts, engaging problem-solving strategies, innovative algebraic applications, and geometric insights, the authors demonstrate how mathematical thinking extends far beyond classroom learning. Requiring only basic knowledge, readers discover their latent mathematical abilities and develop critical thinking skills. Each chapter progresses from practical applications to challenging problem-solving techniques, showcasing mathematics’ elegance and utility. Ideal for anyone seeking to enhance logical reasoning and cognitive skills through a fresh perspective on mathematics.

 

 

The practical philosophy of AI-assistants : an engineering-humanities conversation

本書以一場工程師與人文研究者之間的對話形式，探討人工智能助手的實踐哲學。透過深入淺出的討論，作者将技術概念轉化為人文語境，讓專業知識易於理解。全書涵蓋AI助手的設計原理、倫理考量、應用前景與局限性，既闡釋機器學習的核心機制，亦思考AI如何影響人類社會與文化。這部作品打破工程與人文的學科壁壘，展現跨領域對話的力量，為讀者提供理解當代AI現象的新視角，是深入認識人工智能時代的必讀之作。
This book presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer and a humanities researcher, exploring the practical philosophy of AI-assistants. The authors make complex technical concepts comprehensible to non-specialists while grounding humanities theories in engineering realities. The dialogue covers AI design principles, ethical implications, applications, and limitations, bridging the gap between technical expertise and humanistic inquiry. By fostering cross-disciplinary understanding, this work equips readers with essential insights for navigating the AI-driven world, making it vital for anyone seeking to understand contemporary artificial intelligence phenomena.

 

 

单于”六骒” : 驴的丝绸之路文化史
= [The Six Donkeys of the Xiongnu Chanyu: A Cultural History of Donkeys on the Silk Road]

本書以動物考古學視角探討驢在人類文明中的角色，透過其傳播足跡串聯起東西方文明的交流互動。從埃及法老時代的神聖地位，到中亞商隊的寶貴夥伴，再到中國邊疆的重要牲畜，驢見證了絲綢之路沿線各文明的文化碰撞與融合。作者張弛教授以考古學、語言學等多學科證據，深入淺出地闡述家驢的馴化歷程、東傳過程及其在不同文明中的角色演變，揭示了這”六骒”背後蘊含的全球史意義。一部視角新穎、融科普與學術於一體的佳作。
This book examines the donkey’s pivotal role in human civilization through the lens of animal archaeology. Tracing its journey from ancient Egypt to the Silk Road trade networks, the author reveals how this humble creature facilitated cultural exchange across diverse civilizations. Drawing on archaeological, linguistic, and historical evidence, it explores the domestication process and eastward transmission of the donkey, documenting its shifting significance in ancient Egypt, Central Asia, and China. A refreshingly original work bridging animal history with global perspectives.

 

 

中國古代服飾文化
= [Ancient Chinese Costume Culture]

本書為著名文物專家、考古學家孫機先生的精深力作，通過系統梳理各時代冕冠、服飾的演變，深入分析了中國古代服飾史上的重大變革。孫機先生憑藉數十年的學術積累，運用文獻與實物相互對照、互相印證的方法，以考古學視角揭示了古代服飾背後的文化內涵。全書考究嚴謹、文筆雅致，配以精美的手繪線圖，從周代玉佩、深衣楚服、進賢冠到唐代婦女服裝、明代束髮冠等，向讀者徐徐展開一幅幅精巧華美的歷史畫卷，盡展華夏服飾之盛況。
This authoritative work by renowned archaeologist and cultural relics expert Sun Ji explores the evolution and cultural significance of ancient Chinese costume and regalia. Drawing on meticulous research across centuries from the Zhou dynasty through the Ming period, the author integrates textual evidence with physical artifacts to illuminate the major transformations in Chinese dress. Featuring elegant prose and refined hand-drawn illustrations, the book presents meticulously researched studies of ceremonial headpieces, robes, belts, and accessories, offering readers an exquisite historical perspective on Chinese sartorial civilization.

 

 

冷启动：如何通过网络效应实现用户病毒式增长
= The cold start problem : how to start and scale network effects

互聯網時代，”網絡效應”已成為企業競爭的決勝之鑰。本書由優步前增長副總裁安德鲁·陳撰著，系統揭示了網絡效應的發展規律。作者通過對LinkedIn、Twitch、Zoom、Dropbox等科技巨頭的深入調研，提煉出普遍適用的”冷啟動理論”，闡明網絡效應發展的五個必經階段：冷啟動、臨界點、加速攀升、觸達天花板與修築護城河。書中融合理論框架與實戰案例，為初創企業從零開始實現增長、建立品牌護城河提供科學指導。深邃而可操作的增長思維，是創業者與商業人士的必讀之作。
This book reveals how network effects drive business growth in the digital age. Written by Andrew Chen, former growth lead at Uber and partner at a16z, this book distils lessons from companies like LinkedIn, Zoom, and Dropbox. Chen presents a five-stage framework: cold start, critical mass, acceleration, ceiling, and moat-building. Combining theoretical insights with practical strategies, it guides entrepreneurs in launching products, scaling rapidly, and establishing competitive advantages through network effects—essential reading for startup founders and growth professionals

 

 

秩序四千年 : 人类如何运用法律缔造文明
= The rule of laws : a 4,000-year quest to order the world

本書由牛津大學法律人類學教授費爾南達·皮里撰寫，深刻揭示法律在人類文明中的中心地位。作者追溯全球主要文明的法律發展軌跡，展現法律如何從統治工具演變為保障普通民眾權益的制度。皮里突破傳統法律研究的局限，指出法律不僅維護社會秩序，更是人類追求正義、對抗壓迫的精神寄託。書中深入探討法律與秩序的複雜關係，質疑成文法的絕對必要性，並反思國際法的實踐進程。透過四千年的歷史跨度，本書揭示了法律如何成為人類文明的基石，激發讀者對法律本質的深入思考。
Written by Oxford legal anthropologist Fernanda Pirie, this compelling work traces law’s pivotal role across four millennia of human civilization. Rather than viewing law merely as a tool of control, Pirie reveals how legal systems empower ordinary people and embody humanity’s quest for justice. The book examines diverse legal traditions globally, questioning assumptions about written law’s necessity and international law’s progress. Through historical analysis, Pirie demonstrates how law transcends mere regulation to become a fundamental expression of cultural values and human solidarity, offering fresh perspectives on law’s enduring significance.

 

 

人的尺度 : 西方法律传统中的社会思想
= The human measure : social thought in the Western legal tradition

本書以”Nomos”（法）為線索，圍繞著人與法律的關係展開譜系學的知識探險。本書追蹤了從古希臘、羅馬到19、20世紀的法律思想演進脈絡，揭示了自然法向人造法的轉變、法律科學的興起與發展、歐洲現代性中法律的角色轉換。透過對法學派、思想家和歷史制度的深入研究，闡述了西方文明如何將人的尊嚴與權利納入法律框架，為中國讀者理解西方法律傳統提供了學術教科書。
This book is a landmark work tracing Western legal history from ancient Greece and Rome to the 19th and 20th centuries. Following the concept of “Nomos” (law), author Donald R. Kelly traces how natural law evolved into human-made law, revealing the emergence of legal science and the transformation of law’s role in European modernity. This genealogical exploration illuminates how Western civilization integrated human dignity and rights within legal frameworks, offering essential intellectual foundations for understanding Western legal traditions.

 

 

Empire of AI : dreams and nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI

這是全球首部全面揭露OpenAI內幕的著作。獲獎記者凱倫·郝（Karen Hao）從2019年開始跟蹤報道，以冷峻銳利的筆觸還原了生成式AI浪潮中最關鍵的技術軍備競賽。書籍不僅深入探討Sam Altman如何將一家無名初創公司打造成價值數千億美元的帝國，更揭示了AI發展背後被忽視的故事——底層工人的血汗、全球南方被掠奪的數據與算力、以及科技菁英對權力的野心與執念。這不是單純的商業傳記，而是一部警醒之作，讓讀者從技術進步的迷霧中看清AI帝國的真實面貌。適合關心科技倫理、經濟不平等與未來發展方向的思考者。
The first comprehensive exposé of OpenAI’s rise to dominance, written by award-winning journalist Karen Hao. With meticulous research and intimate access, this book uncovers the untold stories behind the AI arms race reshaping our world. Beyond Silicon Valley glamour, it reveals how AI development exploits global South workers, traces founder Sam Altman’s ambitions, and questions the concentration of technological power. Drawing from five years of investigative journalism, Hao presents AI not as progress, but as empire-building with profound consequences.

 

 

危機中現轉機 : 晚清廣府移民與國家
= Opportunity in crisis : Cantonese migrants and the state in late Qing China

晚清時期，廣府人如同承風破浪的先行者，於危難之際譜寫出令人矚目的移民史詩。本書重新詮釋了這段歷史——將西江上游的遷居與海外移民融於同一框架，揭示晚清實為廣府人離散擴張的黃金時代，而非單純的國家衰落。從河川暴力的升級衝突，到太平天國時期廣府人建立的反清政權；從危機所帶來的轉機，到廣西商業網絡的急速擴張。清末，這個移民群體逐漸成為國家財政的支柱，並在邊疆政治中扮演關鍵角色。一部深刻揭示移民力量如何塑造帝國末世政局的著作。
This groundbreaking work reexamines late-Qing history through the lens of Cantonese migration. Rather than portraying this era solely as national decline, it reveals a period of Cantonese diaspora expansion—connecting domestic westward migration with overseas emigration. Tracing violent conflicts, the establishment of a Cantonese-led anti-Qing regime during the Taiping Rebellion, and subsequent state recovery, the book demonstrates how Cantonese merchants became vital to imperial finances while reshaping frontier politics.