China Books

The Journal of Psychology in Chinese Societies, jointly published by the Hong Kong Psychological Society and The Chinese University Press, aims to fill a void that has been created by the joint focus on culture and on psychological research conducted by and about members of Chinese cultures. Specifically, it aims to create a new and integrative forum for discusssions and exchanges of research and information across disciplinary and national boundaries by focusing on both differences and similarities in approaches to researching Chinese psychology and empirical data relevant to psychological issues within Chinese societies. (For this item please quote stock ID 25616)

This journal, published by the Asian Christian Higher Education Institute, Hong Kong Baptist University, aims to help create and develop a university-based community of Christian scholars through interdisciplinary dialogue and reflection on areas such as Asian religious traditions and socio-political issues, Asian Christian theological discourse, Asian Christian higher education and intellectual life. (For this item please quote stock ID 25617)

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Ching Feng(first published under the title Quarterly Notes in 1957) is the organ of the Christian Study Centre on Chinese Religion and Culture. The journal aims to promote critical and innovative investigation into all aspects of the study of Chinese Christianity, Chinese Religions, and inter-religious dialogue between Christianity and Asian Religions. (For this item please quote stock ID 25621) ISBN: 9770009466008

The festival folktales in this collection take readers of all ages on a fascinating journey to the remote villages of the Dai, Xizang, Miao, and Hani, four minority groups of southwest China. In addition to the Han (ethnic Chinese) majority, 55 national minority groups live within China's borders, each with its own language, beliefs, festivals, and folktales. The delightful and entertaining legends behind the Dai Water Splashing Festival, the Xizang Bathing Festival, the Miao Lusheng Fair, and the Hani New Year celebration reflect the values and customs of these diverse nationalities. A retelling of each legend is followed by a colourful description of the festival and how it is celebrated today and accompanied by stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Li Ji. (For this item please quote stock ID 7714) ISBN: 9780824817077

Founded in 1952 by Song Qingling, this is a comprehensive monthly in many languages distributed worldwide. Based for decades on China socialist construction and the lives of the Chinese people, and previously called 'China Reconstructs', it has provides reports on China's politics, economy, culture and arts, education, sport, health and sanitation, science and technology, minority nationalities and the lives of oridnary people. It also has columns on tourism, relics and archaeology, history, geography and other information about China. (For this item please quote stock ID 18412)

This is a comprehensive pictorial monthly with attractive photographs and lively articles, distributed to over 160 countries and territories worldwide. It provides information on China, centering on China's reform, opening up and economic construction. It also publishes articles on China's long history, rich culture, magnificient scenery and landscapes as well as the colourful life and folk customs of the various Chinese minority nationalities. Each English language edition (of 60 pages) carries about 200 photographs and 25,000 words of text. (For this item please quote stock ID 18409)

Founded in 1956 under the sponsorship of the CCPIT and CCOIC. It is the earliest and the most authoritative periodical on Chinese foreign trade and economy since the establishment of the PRC. It introduces readers to the principles, policies, rules and regulations of foreign trade and economy, and reports on the status of Sino-foreign economic and technological co-operation, and on the import and export and business activities of the CCPIT and CCOIC. It also carries items on trade opportunities, investment cooperation and analysis of China's industrial market. China's Foreign Trade also examines China's export commodities, import and export enterprises, commercial and trade institutions, and provides an effective means of Sino-foreign commercial exchange. (For this item please quote stock ID 18430)

The first English language periodical devoted to China's 55 ethnic minorities, their colourful past and their life today. Stunningly presented! Graphic art and publication design of the highest order! Inaugural issue: March 2003. (For this item please quote stock ID 21180)

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This is the first magazine from China to give a comprehensive view of Tibet. With reports and regular columns, succinct information, elaborate design and vivid pictures, it is a periodical that authoritatively discusses and examines the politics, culture, economy, religion and customs of contemporary Tibet. (For this item please quote stock ID 18427)

Introduces the latest Chinese developments and research in internal medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 18435)

CMAS, founded in 1992 and approved by the State Scientific and Technological Commission of the PRC, is a unique periodical that issues Chinese surgical abstracts in English. CMAS contains more than 200 abstract citations in each issue from the latest papers of each of the surgical branches in China. CMAS has substantial content covering >General Aspects >General Surgery >Orthopaedic Surgery >Neurosurgery >Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery >Urogenital Surgery >Plastic Surgery and Burns >Transplantation  (For this item please quote stock ID 18436)

A comprehensive academic journal on applied mathematics, research on applied mathematical theory, and papers on applications of new theory and methods in science and technology. Suitable for teachers and students at institute of higher education, and technicians and engineers working in applied mathematics field. (For this item please quote stock ID 18438)

Chinese Archaeology presents mainly academic studies or articles on new discoveries and research achievements in Chinese archaeology. Main columns include: 'New Discoveries in Archaeology', 'Research Thesis' and 'Scientific & Technical Archaeology'. Sponsored by China Academy of Social Sciences and Research Institute of Archaeology. The first issue of Chinese Archaeology (Volume 1) was published in December 2001. (For this item please quote stock ID 18439)

This weekly English magazine was founded in 1958 on the suggestion and under the guidance of Zhou Enlai. It covers China's new developments and policies on the economy, politics, science and technology, culture and sports. It carries translations of important Party and government documents, laws and regulations, and speeches by State leaders. It also reflects China's attitude and viewpoint on important international events and affairs. (For this item please quote stock ID 18408)