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Weekly Picks (2026-04-29)

天津工人 : 1900-1949 = The workers of Tianjin : 1900-1949
Author: Hershatter, Gail
Subject: Working class--China--Tianjin--History--20th century AND Labor unions--China--Tianjin--History--20th century
Publication Info: 广西师范大学出版社, 2025
ISBN: 9787559884893
Library Holding: 4/F A1 Business Administration, HD 6200 Z6 Her 2025
Tianjin Workers, 1900-1949 is a landmark work in labor and urban history by Gail Hershatter, renowned Chinese historian and pioneer in women's gender history. Drawing on extensive oral sources, this book reconstructs the daily lives of Tianjin workers across employment, labor struggles, daily sustenance, family life, and public health. It particularly breaks male-centered narratives by examining women workers' multiple identities in factories, households, and communities, addressing issues like wage discrimination and menstrual health. A compelling account of ordinary people's experiences.
Researching digital media and society
Author: Lindgren, Simon
Subject: Digital media--Research AND Digital media--Social aspects
Publication Info: Sage, 2024
ISBN: 9781529605167
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HM 851 Lin 2024
This essential guide, edited by Simon Lindgren, a leading scholar in digital social research, equips readers with comprehensive research methods for navigating the digital media landscape. From established techniques like network analysis to cutting-edge approaches such as interface research, the book covers the full spectrum of methodologies. Each chapter includes practical case studies, bridging theory and application. Readers will understand why researchers select specific methods, how to implement them effectively, and how digital media fundamentally transform contemporary society—essential knowledge for both students and professionals.
巾帼力量 : 女性精英群体探微(1931-1945) = The power of women
Author: 宋青红
Subject: Women--China--Social conditions--20th century AND
Publication Info: 上海远东出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787547619858
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, HQ 1767 Sun 2024
The power of women: A Micro Study of Elite Women (1931-1945) examines remarkable female intellectuals and leaders during China's turbulent period of national crisis. This scholarly work explores how elite women transcended traditional constraints to make significant contributions in politics, culture, and education. Through vivid biographical accounts and collective analysis, the author reveals how these trailblazers navigated the chaos of warfare while advancing social progress. The book offers compelling insights into how Chinese women wielded influence, challenged conventions, and shaped history during one of Asia's most transformative eras.
The European Union in the 21st century
Author: Zahariadis, Nikolaos, 1961-
Subject: European Union--21st century AND European Union countries--21st century
Publication Info: Sage CQ Press, 2024
ISBN: 9781608710232
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, JN 30 Zah 2024
The European Union in the 21st century  offers a fresh analytical perspective on this complex, ever-evolving institution. This theory-driven work moves beyond lengthy historical descriptions to examine the EU's pursuit of two contrasting core objectives. Through systematic political science methodology, the author reveals connections between policies, institutions, and actors. The book comprehensively explores EU governance structures, political-economic policies, and security strategies with remarkable clarity. Essential for understanding how the EU navigates contemporary global challenges, this work provides both students and scholars with critical insights into European integration and international relations.
How to read, evaluate, and use research
Author: Nichols, Sharon Lynn
Subject: Research--Evaluation AND Information literacy--Study and teaching
Publication Info: SAGE Publications, 2024
ISBN: 9781544361482
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, Q 180.55 E9 Nic 2024
This book is a practical guide helping students select, comprehend, and assess research literature. Unlike texts focused solely on research conduct, this book bridges the gap between understanding research and applying it professionally. Structured like a research article, it covers literature reviews, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, and implications. Rich with learning objectives, comprehension checks, guided exercises, and three exemplar articles in the appendix, it empowers applied discipline students to become critical research consumers.
Sharpening everyday mental/thinking skills through mathematics problem solving and beyond
Author: Posamentier, Alfred S.
Subject: Problem solving AND Problem solving--Methodology
Publication Info: World Scientific, 2024
ISBN: 9789811276392
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 63 Pos 2024
This book reveals the hidden power of mathematics in solving everyday problems and sharpening mental skills. Through unconventional arithmetic shortcuts, engaging problem-solving strategies, innovative algebraic applications, and geometric insights, the authors demonstrate how mathematical thinking extends far beyond classroom learning. Requiring only basic knowledge, readers discover their latent mathematical abilities and develop critical thinking skills. Each chapter progresses from practical applications to challenging problem-solving techniques, showcasing mathematics' elegance and utility. Ideal for anyone seeking to enhance logical reasoning and cognitive skills through a fresh perspective on mathematics.
The practical philosophy of AI-assistants : an engineering-humanities conversation
Author: Gupta, Suman, 1966-
Subject: Intelligent personal assistants (Computer software) AND Artificial intelligence--Social aspects
Publication Info: World Scientific, 2024
ISBN: 9781800614215
Library Holding: 3/F A2 Science & Medicine, QA 76.76 I58 Gup 2024
This book presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer and a humanities researcher, exploring the practical philosophy of AI-assistants. The authors make complex technical concepts comprehensible to non-specialists while grounding humanities theories in engineering realities. The dialogue covers AI design principles, ethical implications, applications, and limitations, bridging the gap between technical expertise and humanistic inquiry. By fostering cross-disciplinary understanding, this work equips readers with essential insights for navigating the AI-driven world, making it vital for anyone seeking to understand contemporary artificial intelligence phenomena.
单于"六骒" : 驴的丝绸之路文化史=[The Six Donkeys of the Xiongnu Chanyu: A Cultural History of Donkeys on the Silk Road]
Author: 张弛
Subject: Donkeys--History AND
Publication Info: 商務印書館, 2024
ISBN: 9787100241984
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, SF 361 Cha 2024
This book examines the donkey's pivotal role in human civilization through the lens of animal archaeology. Tracing its journey from ancient Egypt to the Silk Road trade networks, the author reveals how this humble creature facilitated cultural exchange across diverse civilizations. Drawing on archaeological, linguistic, and historical evidence, it explores the domestication process and eastward transmission of the donkey, documenting its shifting significance in ancient Egypt, Central Asia, and China. A refreshingly original work bridging animal history with global perspectives.
中國古代服飾文化=[Ancient Chinese Costume Culture]
Author: 孫機
Subject: Costume--China--History AND Clothing and dress--China--History
Publication Info: 三聊書店(香港)有限公司; 香港, 2025
ISBN: 9789620457159
Library Holding: 3/F C2 History & Geography, GT 1555 Sun 2025
This authoritative work by renowned archaeologist and cultural relics expert Sun Ji explores the evolution and cultural significance of ancient Chinese costume and regalia. Drawing on meticulous research across centuries from the Zhou dynasty through the Ming period, the author integrates textual evidence with physical artifacts to illuminate the major transformations in Chinese dress. Featuring elegant prose and refined hand-drawn illustrations, the book presents meticulously researched studies of ceremonial headpieces, robes, belts, and accessories, offering readers an exquisite historical perspective on Chinese sartorial civilization.
冷启动 = The cold start problem : how to start and scale network effects
Author: Chen, Andrew
Subject: New business enterprises AND Investments
Publication Info: 中信出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787521760842
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, HD 62.5 Che 2024
This book reveals how network effects drive business growth in the digital age. Written by Andrew Chen, former growth lead at Uber and partner at a16z, this book distils lessons from companies like LinkedIn, Zoom, and Dropbox. Chen presents a five-stage framework: cold start, critical mass, acceleration, ceiling, and moat-building. Combining theoretical insights with practical strategies, it guides entrepreneurs in launching products, scaling rapidly, and establishing competitive advantages through network effects—essential reading for startup founders and growth professionals
秩序四千年 : 人类如何运用法律缔造文明 = The rule of laws : a 4,000-year quest to order the world
Author: Pirie, Fernanda, 1964-
Subject: Law--History AND Order--History
Publication Info: 广西师范大学出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787559859822
Library Holding: 4/F C1 Law & Public Administration, K 150 Pir 2024
Written by Oxford legal anthropologist Fernanda Pirie, this compelling work traces law's pivotal role across four millennia of human civilization. Rather than viewing law merely as a tool of control, Pirie reveals how legal systems empower ordinary people and embody humanity's quest for justice. The book examines diverse legal traditions globally, questioning assumptions about written law's necessity and international law's progress. Through historical analysis, Pirie demonstrates how law transcends mere regulation to become a fundamental expression of cultural values and human solidarity, offering fresh perspectives on law's enduring significance.
人的尺度 : 西方法律传统中的社会思想=The human measure : social thought in the Western legal tradition.Includes bibliographical references and index
Author: Kelley, Donald R., 1931-
Subject: Sociological jurisprudence--Europe--History AND Law--Europe--History
Publication Info: 当代世界出版社, 2024
ISBN: 9787509017814
Library Holding: G/F B3 New Arrivals, K 370 Kel 2024
This book is a landmark work tracing Western legal history from ancient Greece and Rome to the 19th and 20th centuries. Following the concept of "Nomos" (law), author Donald R. Kelly traces how natural law evolved into human-made law, revealing the emergence of legal science and the transformation of law's role in European modernity. This genealogical exploration illuminates how Western civilization integrated human dignity and rights within legal frameworks, offering essential intellectual foundations for understanding Western legal traditions.