This book is an annual review of the Western intellectual community written by Professor Liu Qing from 2003 to 2019. It is dedicated to observing the West from an "internal perspective" and providing relevant background and clues for public discussions in China today. Focusing on important ideological disputes, events and books, the author presents the ideological landscape of the Western world in the first two decades of the 20th century from the aspects of political development trends, ideologies and cultural fields. At the same time, the book also includes the author's important speeches and interviews, which provide an overall assessment of the dilemma and future of the global order, the current situation and mainstream trends of Western society, and explore the relationship between cosmopolitanism and identity politics.
Reader comments
This book presents an inside view of Western thought since 2000, covering politics, ideology and culture. Professor Liu Qing's comments are very insightful and can help us understand the dynamics of Western thought. The speeches and interviews in the book are also excellent, exploring important issues such as global order. Recommended to friends who are interested in Western culture and social phenomena.
This book presents an inside view of Western thought since 2000, covering politics, ideology and culture. Professor Liu Qing's comments are very insightful and can help us understand the dynamics of Western thought. The speeches and interviews in the book are also excellent, exploring important issues such as global order. Recommended to friends who are interested in Western culture and social phenomena.