Book Review: Jing, T. (2022). The Origins and Continuity of Chinese Sociology. Springer, Singapore, pp. XV+502.

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Published: May 22, 2025
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Sociology in China Historical foundation Origins of Sociology Evolution of Sociology Chinese scholars in sociology Western Social Science History of science
Georgios Gotsis
Department of History and Philosophy of Science, NKUA
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3667-3031
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This book systematically examines the origins and historical beginnings of social thought in China, indicating key milestones in a broader evolutionary intellectual path.

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Georgios Gotsis, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, NKUA

GEORGE N. GOTSIS

Professor of Economics

Department of the History and Philosophy of Science

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

University Campus

GR-157 71 Ano Ilissia, Athens, Greece

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