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Weekly Picks (2026-03-25)

閱讀 : 探索世界的方式 = [Reading: A Way to Explore the World]
Author: 曾卓然
Subject: Books--Reviews AND Chinese literature--History and criticism
Publication Info: 三聯書店(香港), 2024
ISBN: 9789620454431
Library Holding: 5/F B4 Library and Information Science, Z 1003 Tse 2024
In an information-saturated age, reading remains the most profound way to understand the world. Hong Kong literary critic Zeng Zhuoran distills fifteen years of media experience into three interconnected essays: "Literature and Hometown," "Arts and Perspectives," and "History and Human Condition." Through careful analysis of writers' craftsmanship and stories' deeper meanings, he guides readers to grasp the humanistic context of different eras. The Hong Kong edition uniquely features a timeline showcasing how books evolved over decades. With curated recommendations, this book invites readers to explore how reading shapes our worldview.
帝國為什麼會衰敗 : 條條死路通羅馬, 關於西方政治社會的再思考 = Why empires fall : Rome, America and the future of the West
Author: Heather, Peter, 1960-
Subject: Civilization, Western AND Imperialism--History
Publication Info: 左岸文化, 2024
ISBN: 9786267509388
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, JC 359 Hea 2024
This seminal comparative history examines ancient Rome's decline and modern Western challenges through striking parallels. Written by renowned medievalist Peter Heather and political economist John Rapley, the book reveals how prosperity inadvertently sows seeds of decline. As empires expand economically, peripheral regions strengthen while centers weaken—a pattern replayed today. Analyzing debt, migration, regional powers, and Chinese ascendancy, the authors argue the West must abandon hegemonic ambitions and embrace strategic cooperation with emerging powers to ensure survival.
谈判改变世界 : 国际谈判者的认知与行动 = Negotiation transforms the world : the cognition and actions of international negotiators
Author: 梁晓君
Subject: Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes AND Mediation, International
Publication Info: 世界知识出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787501268382
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration ; JZ 6045 Lia 2025
This scholarly work explores international negotiation through seven key dimensions: foundational knowledge, negotiators, issues, strategies, tactics, cross-cultural communication, and negotiating styles of major nations. Written by Professor Liang Xiaojun from the Diplomatic Academy, it reveals how negotiation—balancing instrumental and value-based rationality—reshapes global affairs. The book demonstrates that negotiation is not merely diplomatic protocol but an effective framework for resolving conflicts pervading society. Readers will discover strategic wisdom applicable to both international relations and everyday life.
数据驱动法律 : 数据分析和新的法律服务 = [Data-Driven Law: Data Analytics and New Legal Services]
Author: Walters, Edward J., editor
Subject: Technology and law AND Information storage and retrieval systems--Law
Publication Info: 知识产权出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787513093071
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, K 487 T4 Dat 2024
In the big data era, legal practice undergoes profound transformation. Co-authored by American legal tech expert Ed Walters and Chinese legal scholar Zhou Wei, this book explores how data analytics drives legal services. Traditional lawyers relying on personal experience fail modern client expectations. The book comprehensively addresses data applications—from market marketing to case quality enhancement, law firm management to strategic decisions. Through the "small data, big insights" methodology, lawyers provide legal solutions based on most relevant information, delivering efficient and precise professional services. Essential reading for legal professionals adapting to the digital age.
反洗钱 : 如何应对非法资金流动 = The flow of illicit funds : a case study approach to anti-money laundering compliance
Author: Tucker, Ola M.
Subject: Money laundering--Law and legislation--United States AND Money laundering
Publication Info: 中信出版, 2024
ISBN: 9787521769234
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, KF 1030 R3 Tuc 2024
Written collaboratively by American anti-financial crime expert Aura Tucker and financial regulator Din Can, this book systematically exposes money laundering mechanisms and methods. Covering shell companies, trade-based laundering, real estate schemes, money mules, human trafficking, cryptocurrency, and terrorist financing, it analyzes finance's role in illegal fund flows. Beyond legislative frameworks and compliance requirements, the book offers actionable strategies for financial institutions and professionals. Through accessible language and practical guidance, it transforms professional expertise into implementable solutions—essential reading for understanding, preventing, and combating money laundering crimes.
白鞋律所 : 新一代华尔街律师如何改变大公司和美国世纪 = White shoe : how a new breed of Wall Street lawyers changed big business and the American century
Author: Oller, John
Subject: Cravath, Paul D.--(Paul Drennan),--1861-1940 AND Corporate lawyers--United States--History
Publication Info: 中国科学技术出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787523602997
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, KF 299 I5 Oll 2024
"White shoe : how a new breed of Wall Street lawyers changed big business and the American century" reveals how elite Wall Street lawyers fundamentally shaped modern American commerce. Beginning in early 1900s New York, these sophisticated legal professionals—who mastered both business and law—became architects of corporate empires and government counterbalance. Author John Oller, who served as partner at prestigious Willkie Farr & Gallagher for thirty years, chronicles how lawyers pioneered organizational systems, crafted corporate governance frameworks still used today, and influenced international order. This compelling narrative exposes the hidden power wielding behind twentieth-century business transformation.
誰會被抹平 : 10輛新科技推土機,70項黑天鵝趨勢,80個正被剷平的職業,正在改寫你我的未來 = [Who Will Be Flattened: 10 New Tech Bulldozers, 70 Black Swan Trends, 80 Jobs Being Flattened, Rewriting Our Future]
Author: 楊方儒
Subject: Artificial intelligence--Economic aspects AND
Publication Info: 時報文化, 2024
ISBN: 9786263749283
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HC 79 I55 Yan 2024
"Who Will Be Flattened: 10 New Tech Bulldozers, 70 Black Swan Trends, 80 Jobs Being Flattened, Rewriting Our Future" offers penetrating insights into how artificial intelligence and blockchain will reshape global employment. Author Yang Fang-Ju, drawing on decades of media and tech experience, identifies ten transformative technologies, seventy black swan trends, and eighty disappearing professions. From generative AI to Web3 decentralization, from NFT democratization to metaverse integration, this book transcends typical tech primer. Rather than prophecy, it provides systematic analysis, independent perspectives, and practical strategies for policymakers, professionals, and youth navigating this turbulent era of opportunity and challenge.
一条命值多少 : 人命的价值谁能决定 = The price of life : in search of what we're worth and who decides
Author: Kleeman, Jenny
Subject: Humanistic ethics AND Humanity
Publication Info: 时报文化, 2025
ISBN: 9786264194112
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration ; HN 25 Kle 2025
A groundbreaking investigation that reveals how human lives are priced across society. British journalist Jenny Kleeman uncovers twelve different valuations of life—from hired assassins' fees to life insurance payouts. Through compelling stories and data, the book challenges our assumption that life is "priceless." Exploring healthcare decisions, charity work, criminal justice, and dark markets, it exposes hidden inequalities and moral compromises woven into our systems. This eye-opening work questions what society truly values and at whose expense.
拾荒的人 : 香港拾荒者勞動紀實 = [The Scavengers: A True Account of the Labor of Scavengers in Hong Kong]
Author: 鄧永謙
Subject: Ragpickers--Social aspects--China--Hong Kong AND Marginality, Social--China--Hong Kong
Publication Info: Dirty press, 2025
ISBN: 9789887668121
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HV 4153 A5 Ten 2025
This groundbreaking work presents Hong Kong's scavengers through intimate interviews and rigorous analysis. Edited by Tang Wing-him and featuring reporting by Lee Wai-jun and Poon Hiu-tung, the book reveals the real lives behind the stereotypes. Moving beyond poverty narratives, it examines waste collection through historical, international, and policy perspectives, featuring insights from twelve local stakeholders. The book demonstrates that scavenging concerns all citizens and connects to broader social issues, urging readers to recognize and respect these essential urban workers.