Weekly Picks (2025-10-29)
維根斯坦的哲學筆記 : 文化與價值 = Vermischte Bemerkungen
Author:
Wittgenstein, Ludwig, 1889-1951.
Subject:
Philosophy
Publication Info:
商周出版, 2024
ISBN:
9786263903685
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 3376 W563 Wit 2024
This book is a profound collection of philosophical fragments revealing the European civilization's landscape from the late 19th to early 20th century. Through intimate and fragmented language, Wittgenstein explores the complex cultural context: the decline of classical arts, scientific progression, social transformations, and intellectual shifts that characterized this turbulent historical period.
Bullying beyond the schoolyard : preventing and responding to cyberbullying
Author:
Hinduja, Sameer, 1978-
Publication Info:
Corwin a Sage Company, 2024
ISBN:
9781071916568
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 3013.3 Hin 2024
This book provides a comprehensive guide to combating cyberbullying in the digital age. Based on extensive research and thousands of student experiences, this third edition offers evidence-based strategies for understanding and preventing online harassment. It explores emotional impacts, identity-based victimization, and provides practical tools for schools, parents, and students to create safer digital environments.
敦煌画稿 : 中国古代的绘画与粉本 = [Dunhuang manuscripts: Ancient Chinese paintings and manuscripts]
Author:
Fraser, Sarah Elizabeth
Publication Info:
北京大学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787301355510
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, ND 2849 T8 Fra 2024
This book is a groundbreaking exploration of artistic heritage from the Mogao Caves. This meticulously researched volume unveils the intricate world of ancient Chinese painting techniques, revealing the creative processes, cultural contexts, and aesthetic evolution preserved in thousand-year-old drafts. It offers scholars and art enthusiasts an unprecedented insight into the rich visual traditions of medieval Chinese art.
How to argue
Author:
Bonnett, Alastair, 1964-
Publication Info:
Sage, 2024
ISBN:
9781529668230
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, PE 1479 S62 Bon 2024
This book is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of persuasive communication. This book provides readers with essential skills for constructing logical arguments, understanding different perspectives, and engaging in meaningful dialogue. By offering practical strategies and real-world examples, it transforms argumentation from a confrontational exercise into a collaborative process of mutual understanding and intellectual growth.
Secrets of machine learning : how it works and what it means for you
Author:
Kohn, Tom
Publication Info:
World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd, 2024
ISBN:
9781800614888
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, Q 325.5 Koh 2024
This book demystifies the complex world of artificial intelligence for the everyday reader. By exploring how machines learn, process data, and make decisions, the book provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of machine learning technologies. It bridges the gap between technical complexity and human understanding, offering insights into how AI is transforming industries, society, and our daily lives.
韩家往事 = [Han Family Past]
Author:
徐泓, 1946-
Subject:
Family AND Biography
Publication Info:
商务印书馆, 2024
ISBN:
9787100231732
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, CT 1827.5 H36 Hsu 2024
This book is a profound exploration of a family's journey through tumultuous 20th-century China. Meticulously crafted, the book weaves personal narratives with historical context, revealing how individual lives are shaped by broader social and political transformations. Through intimate storytelling, it offers a nuanced perspective on family resilience, cultural shifts, and the human experience during a period of unprecedented social change.
亲美与反美 : 战后日本的政治无意识 = [Pro-Americanism and Anti-Americanism: The Political Unconsciousness of Postwar Japan]
Author:
吉见俊哉, 1957-
Publication Info:
上海译文出版社有限公司, 2024
ISBN:
9787532792238
Library Holding:
3/F C2 History & Geography, DS 849 U5 Yos 2024
This book explores Japan's complex cultural transformation after World War II. Author Shunya Yoshimi meticulously examines how American influence penetrated Japanese society beyond political and military domains, embedding itself through consumer culture and everyday life. The book reveals how American ideology silently reshaped Japanese consciousness, creating an unconscious political narrative that fundamentally altered the nation's post-war identity.
舌尖上的香料史 : 走過5000年, 主宰政治、貿易、飲食的風味 = The history and natural history of spices : the 5,000-year search for flavour
Author:
Anderson, Ian (Geologist),
Subject:
Spice trade AND History
Publication Info:
麥浩斯出版, 2024
ISBN:
9786267558676
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, HD 9210 A2 And 2023
This book unravels the extraordinary journey of spices through 5,000 years of human civilization. From Roman tables to maritime expeditions, the book reveals how these small botanical treasures shaped global politics, trade, and culture. Exploring spices' transformation from medicinal uses to culinary delights, the author provides a fascinating narrative that demonstrates how these seemingly humble ingredients have profoundly influenced world history.
学科的混沌 = Chaos of disciplines
Author:
Abbott, Andrew, 1948-
Publication Info:
北京师范大学出版社, 2025
ISBN:
9787303303113
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HM 585 Abb 2025
This book critically examines the contemporary academic landscape. Liu Qing offers a penetrating analysis of knowledge production, revealing the blurring boundaries between traditional academic fields. The book explores the complex ecosystem of scholarly research, challenging existing disciplinary limitations and proposing innovative pathways for interdisciplinary studies. It provides a thought-provoking critique of academic institutions and the evolving nature of intellectual inquiry.
法哲学 : 价值与事实 = Philosophy of law : a very short introduction
Author:
Wacks, Raymond
Subject:
Law--Philosophy
Publication Info:
译林出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787544799638
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, K 230 W29 Wac 2024
This book offers a profound exploration of law's essence and social significance. The book critically examines law as more than a normative system, revealing its intricate relationship between moral values and objective realities. By analyzing the complex interactions between legal logic and ethical ideals, the author provides deep insights into how law functions as a sophisticated social regulatory mechanism, bridging subjective interpretations and objective circumstances.
数据跨境流动的国际法律问题研究 = Study on international legal issues of cross-border data flow
Author:
于华溢
Publication Info:
法律出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9781682
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, K 3840 Yu 2024
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of digital governance challenges. The book critically examines the complex legal landscape of international data movement, addressing privacy protection, transnational regulation, and data sovereignty. It provides an innovative analysis of legal frameworks governing cross-border data flows, revealing the intricate power dynamics and legal conflicts in the digital economy era.
我们, 机器人 ? : 人工智能监管及其法律局限 = We, the robots? : regulating artificial intelligence and the limits of the law
Author:
Chesterman, Simon
Publication Info:
北京大学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787301350386
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, K 564 C6 Che 2024
This book offers a critical examination of the legal challenges in the artificial intelligence era. The book systematically explores the ethical, legal, and social implications of rapid AI development. It investigates the boundaries of machine intelligence, analyzing the potential and limitations of legal frameworks in regulating emerging technologies, providing a thought-provoking analysis of AI's complex interactions with law and society.