Global China Dialogue Proceedings Series Vol.1 [Paperback]

'Chinese for social sciences' or 'Chinese language for Social Sciences is a branch of 'Chinese for Specific Purposes' (CSP), like 'Chinese for science and technology' or 'business Chinese'. The innovative idea was first developed by CCPN Global. Through its Global China Dialogue, it has attracted a wide participation by speakers and delegates from many different organizations including universities in the UK, USA, China, France, public and governmental institutions, NGOs and media and so on. With JCCP s commitment to dual-language publication to benefit scholars and readers of both Chinese and English, translations of terminologies, concepts, ideas and thoughts on social sciences form the basis of intercultural dialogue and communication and the sharing of ideas and research findings from within China and globally. One of the obstacles to effective dialogue and exchange of ideas is the use of terms and concepts that are translated, frequently out of context. More often than not, these translations can reinforce an orientalized Chinese identity. Thus, the purpose of this series is to examine the use of the Chinese language in its context and to draw academic attention to the usefulness and validity of existing translated texts and language usage in Chinese social sciences. About the Editors Xiangqun Chang ( ) is Director of CCPN Global (a UK-based academic society), Editor of Journal of China in Comparative Perspective (JCCP) and Chief Editor of Global China Press. She is also Honorary Professor of UCL (University College London), UK, and holder of several Professorships and Senior Fellowships at the UK and China. Her publications amount to two million words and include Guanxi or Li shang wanglai?: Reciprocity, Social Support Networks, and Social Creativity in a Chinese Village (2009; 2010). Ms Costanza Pernigotti is Assistant Translator of CCPN Global (UK), Assistant Editor of Journal of China in Comparative Perspective (JCCP); Researcher at the Research Centre for lc%