Toward a New History of the Shanxi Merchants: New Sources, New Approaches, and a New Understanding (山西商人史新探:新史料、新角度及新认知)

喬志健 (George Qiao), 江蘇盛澤人。 從復旦大學中文系古典文學專業畢業後,他在斯坦福大學歷史系獲博士學位,師從蘇成捷 (Matthew Sommer) 教授研究清代社會經濟史。他現在是阿默斯特學院歷史系與東亞語言文化系助理教授。他目前正在完成他的第一部學術專著,此書將以邊疆的視角來探討清代晉商的興衰,並以此來觀察邊疆貿易對清代中國商業與社會的影響。

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From Dissertation to Print: Writing and Publishing the First Book

The endeavor of publishing a first monograph is often strewn with questions and uncertainties. In response, CHUS (Chinese Historians in the United States) has crafted an online workshop for young scholars who are eager to share their research with a broader audience. Our invited editor, Qin Higley, will provide an insider’s perspective on what publishing houses look for in a manuscript, and how to enhance the appeal of your academic work, and will shed light on the general time frame of the publication process. The two authors, Dr. En Li and Dr. Di Luo, will share their firsthand experiences, from refining their dissertations into appealing book manuscripts to choosing the right publishing house. They’ll offer insight into confronting potential challenges and gleaning invaluable lessons from their endeavors.

We aim to provide young scholars with a unique chance to understand the publishing process from both sides of the table, equipping them with the knowledge, insights, and encouragement essential for successfully publishing their first monographs.

Sincerely,

Dr. Yi Ren