China Perspectives
About the Book Series
The China Perspectives series focuses on publishing original and translated works by leading Chinese scholars, writing about both global topics and China-related themes. It represents the complete portfolio of Taylor & Francis Books in China, which covers Humanities & Social Sciences, Education, Mental Health and Psychology, Science and Technology, Engineering, as well as many interdisciplinary themes.
This is the first time that any of these books have been published or translated into English for international readers. The series aims to put forward a Chinese perspective, give insights into cutting-edge academic thinking in China, and inspire researchers globally.
To submit proposals, please contact the Taylor & Francis Publisher for China Publishing Programme, Lian Sun ([email protected])
Urban Space in Transition
1st Edition
By Wang Tianfu, Xiao Lin
November 23, 2026
This book explores the transformation of Beijing’s Shichahai area over four decades, using this historic urban district to shed light on broader trends in Chinese urban development and the evolving interplay between state power, market forces, and social actors. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and ...
The State and Its Constitutive Relations
1st Edition
By Xu Yong
November 02, 2026
Employing the historical comparative method, this book explores the origins, evolution, and transformation of the Chinese state and its governance through the lens of human social relations. It reveals how continuously extending social relations shape state formation and governance systems ...
A History of Chinese Performance Spaces
1st Edition
By Che Wenming
October 30, 2026
This book traces the history of spaces used for Chinese opera performances (xiqu), from early ritual grounds and temple stages to guild halls, commercial theatres, court playhouses, and modern urban venues. It shows how xiqu was profoundly shaped by the environments in which it was performed. Based...
Peasant Wars in Feudal Society: An Introduction
1st Edition
By Ma Keyao
October 30, 2026
This book offers a wide-ranging, comparative study of peasant uprisings and wars in feudal societies, with a focus on China and Western and Eastern Europe from antiquity to the early modern period. Organized around five core themes — background, causes, course, programs, and historical role — the ...
Rural Control in Imperial China: The Xiangli System
1st Edition
By Xiqi Lu
October 19, 2026
This two-volume set meticulously dissects the xiangli system, a cornerstone of rural governance in imperial China, illuminating how state power extended to the villages while examining how the rural population was integrated into the dynastic system. The books explore the origin and nature of the ...
Social Continuity and Rupture in Rural China: The Huizhou Hyper-stability Structure
1st Edition
By Tang Lixing
October 19, 2026
Focusing on social structure and local governance in Huizhou, China, this two-volume set examines the persistence of the patriarchal system, the maintenance of social stability, and the functioning of interregional networks in pre-modern China. From the sixteenth century to the first half of the ...
The Origin and Evolution of China's Names
1st Edition
By HU A-Xiang
October 19, 2026
This book is a two-volume set that discusses the names of China, including the country's official titles throughout history, domestic self-names, and foreign names in ancient and modern times. Using interdisciplinary approaches from fields such as history, geography, ethnic studies, linguistics, ...
Windfall Wealth and Envy in Contemporary China
1st Edition
By Zhang Hui
October 16, 2026
This groundbreaking study examines the cultural manifestations of envy in China during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, a period of unprecedented economic and social change. China’s rapid accumulation of wealth – particularly its uneven distribution, which created overnight millionaires alongside those ...
Independence and Belonging: The Spiritual History of New Women in the Republican Era of China
1st Edition
By Hang Suhong
October 15, 2026
Adopting a spiritual history approach, this book traces the evolution of the concept of “New Women,” which first emerged in China during the 1920s and 1930s. It reveals the profound significance of this concept, as well as the inherent tensions and losses involved in the creation of a modern ...
Exploring Grammatical Metaphor: Insights from Systemic Functional Linguistics
1st Edition
By Zhong Yang
September 28, 2026
This book explores the fascinating world of grammatical metaphor through the lens of systemic functional linguistics. It provides a valuable toolkit for understanding how grammatical metaphor can expand the potential for meaning and serve as a key resource for bridging linguistic and cultural gaps ...
The Future of Bi-Subjectivities: When AI Speaks Its Mind
1st Edition
By Zhao Tingyang
September 17, 2026
This book brings together the thought‑provoking reflections of Zhao Tingyang, a distinguished Chinese philosopher, on the philosophy of science and technology, exploring and responding to transformative advancements in artificial intelligence. Originally entitled The Myth or Dirge of Artificial ...
Affects and Communities in Contemporary American Ethnic Novels
1st Edition
By Wang Xiaoling
September 07, 2026
This book examines contemporary American ethnic novels through the lens of affect studies, focusing on the political and cultural implications of negative affects in literary representation. Analysing works by Native American, African American, Jewish American, Latinx, and Asian American writers ...