Weekly Picks (2026-01-21)
大學之理念 = The idea of a university
Author:
金耀基, 1935-
Publication Info:
香港中文大學出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9789882373297
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 2325 Chi 2024
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
Author:
Burger, Edward B.
Subject:
Thought and thinking--Problems, exercises, etc AND Problem solving--Problems, exercises, etc
Publication Info:
大雁出版, 2024
ISBN:
9786267293805
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, BF 441 Bur 2024
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
Author:
Labatut, Benjamín, 1980-
Publication Info:
商周出版, 2025
ISBN:
9786263905122
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, PQ 8098.422 A215 Ver 2025
"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
Author:
Steven R. Brown, Diane Montgomery, editors.
Publication Info:
Springer International, 2025
ISBN:
9783031871399
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, LB 1028 Q 2025
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
Author:
Mancoff, Debra N., 1950-
Publication Info:
商周出版, 2025
ISBN:
9786263904491
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, N 7430 Man 2025
"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
Author:
Edited by Pao-chen Tang, Yuqian Yan, and Ling Zhang.
Publication Info:
Hong Kong University Press, 2025
ISBN:
9789888876815
Library Holding:
2/F C2 Language & Literature, P 96 H432 Soc 2025
"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]
Author:
吴畏
Subject:
Artificial intelligence AND
Publication Info:
电子工业出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787121474606
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, Q 335 Wu 2024
"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
Author:
Bleichrodt, Han, 1965-
Subject:
Economics--Psychological aspects AND
Publication Info:
Palgrave Macmillan, 2025
ISBN:
9783031691652
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration ; HB 74 P8 Ble 2025
"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]
Author:
李翔
Publication Info:
好優文化, 2025
ISBN:
9786267536193
Library Holding:
4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 37 C5 Li 2025
"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
Author:
Aydin, Cemil
Publication Info:
台灣商務印書館, 2024
ISBN:
9789570535709
Library Holding:
G/F B3 New Arrivals, BP 52 Ayd 2024
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]
Author:
高瑞泉, 1948-
Publication Info:
广西师范大学出版社, 2024
ISBN:
9787559867858
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, B 5231 Kao 2024
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
Author:
Bourieau, Polo
Publication Info:
Hong Kong University Press, 2025
ISBN:
9789888900770
Library Holding:
2/F A3 Education & Arts, NB 1045.6 Bou 2025
"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]
Author:
陈宝良
Publication Info:
广西师范大学出版社, 2025
ISBN:
9787559875020
Library Holding:
4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, JQ 1510 Che 2025
"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.