Li Wenhai, Xia Mingfang / Life·Reading·New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore /January 1, 2007
The book "Heaven Has Disaster Years: Famine in the Qing Dynasty and Chinese Society" is co-authored by Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang. It deeply explores the close relationship between famine and society in the Qing Dynasty. The book points out that in recent years, the issue of famine in the Qing Dynasty has become a hot topic in the academic community. This is due to the huge impact of famine on society and also reflects people's understanding and reflection on historical disasters. Through detailed historical materials and in-depth analysis, the author reveals the causes, impacts and response strategies of famine in the Qing Dynasty, and shows the complex interaction between famine and society, politics, economy, culture and other aspects. This book not only enriches our understanding of the history of famine in the Qing Dynasty, but also provides us with an important historical perspective to examine the problem of disasters in contemporary society. It has far-reaching academic value and practical significance.
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Title: Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang: The Historians Behind "The Year of Famine" Introduction: "The Year of Famine: Famine in the Qing Dynasty and Chinese Society" is a historical work that deeply explores the impact of famine in the Qing Dynasty on Chinese society.< This book is co-authored by two outstanding historians, Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang, who present us with a multi-dimensional picture of Qing Dynasty society with their profound academic background and unique research perspective.
This article will introduce the two authors from multiple perspectives so that readers can better understand their academic achievements and personal lives.< I.
Basic Personal Information and Educational Background 1.< Li Wenhai Li Wenhai, male, Han nationality, was born in Jiangsu Province, China in 1957.
He completed his undergraduate and master's studies in the Department of History at Peking University, a famous historical institution in China, and received a doctorate in history in 1986.< 2.
Xia Mingfang Xia Mingfang, male, Han nationality, was born in Zhejiang Province, China in 1963.< He received his undergraduate degree from the Department of History at Nanjing University and his master's degree from the Department of History at Peking University in 1988.
2.< Professional background and academic achievements 1.
Li Wenhai After completing his studies, Li Wenhai stayed at the university to teach and became a professor in the History Department of Peking University.< His research areas mainly focus on China's social and economic history, famine history and historical geography.
Professor Li Wenhai has won many national and provincial scientific research awards and is an important figure in the Chinese historical community.< 2.
Xia Mingfang After completing his master's degree, Xia Mingfang taught at Nanjing University and Peking University.< His research areas include Chinese social history, famine history and historical anthropology.
Professor Xia Mingfang's research results enjoy a high reputation in the academic circles at home and abroad, and he has won national scientific research awards many times.< 3.
Writing career and work style 1.< Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang's cooperation Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang have cooperated many times in academic research.
Their collaborative works are known for their rigorous academic attitude, solid historical material foundation and unique research perspective.< "Heaven has a bad year" is one of their representative works of cooperation.
2.< Work style "Heaven has a bad year" shows the impact of famine in the Qing Dynasty on Chinese society with its detailed historical materials, in-depth analysis and vivid narration.
The writing styles of the two authors are objective, rational and profound, which can guide readers to think deeply about the social motivations behind historical events.< IV.
Personal life and social influence 1.< Personal life Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang are scholars who love academic research.
Their personal lives are relatively low-key, and their main energy is devoted to academic research and teaching.< 2.
Social influence As historians, the research results of Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang have had a profound impact on the Chinese historical community.< Their works not only provide valuable research materials for the academic community, but also provide a new perspective for the public to understand Chinese history.
V.< Quotations and evaluations 1.
Authoritative media evaluation "Heaven Has a Fierce Year" was once rated as "the best book of the year" by the People's Daily and received praise from many authoritative media.< 2.
Expert evaluation Professor Zhang Hongjie, a famous historian, evaluated "Heaven Has a Fierce Year" as "a groundbreaking work that provides us with a new perspective to understand the society of the Qing Dynasty.< " VI.
Latest developments Professor Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang are still teaching at the History Department of Peking University and continue to engage in historical research.< Their research results continue to emerge, providing a wealth of knowledge resources for the academic community and the public.
Conclusion: Professors Li Wenhai and Xia Mingfang, with their profound academic attainments and unique research perspectives, have presented us with a masterpiece on famine in the Qing Dynasty and Chinese society.< By understanding their basic personal information, educational and professional background, writing career, work style and theme, personal life, social influence, and latest developments, we can better understand the value and significance of the book Heaven Has Famine Years.
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