1951年版《中國人：他們的歷史與文化》作者肯尼思·斯科特·拉托雷特 The Chinese: Their History and Culture by Kenneth Scott Latourette (Third Edition Revised, 1951)

【內容簡介 / Synopsis】

 Authored by the renowned Yale scholar Kenneth Scott Latourette, this comprehensive work serves as a definitive survey of Chinese history, social structure, religion, and art. This 1951 "Two Volumes in One" edition provides an in-depth exploration of China's evolution, integrating scholarly insights into the transformative events of the mid-20th century.

 本書由耶魯大學著名學者肯尼思·斯科特·拉托雷特撰寫，是一部關於中國歷史、社會結構、宗教與藝術的權威性概論。這本 1951 年出版的「兩卷合一」版本，深入探討了中國的演變，並整合了對 20 世紀中葉重大轉折事件的學術見解。

【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】

 Originally conceptualized to summarize the existing knowledge of Chinese history, this third revised edition was updated to account for the momentous political shifts in China, including the impact of the Second World War and the acceleration of cultural change. It remains a cornerstone text for understanding Western academic perspectives on 20th-century Chinese history and cultural identity.

 本書最初旨在總結中國歷史的既有研究，第三次修訂版特別針對中國當時面臨的重大政治變局進行了更新，涵蓋了第二次世界大戰的影響及文化變遷的加速。它至今仍是了解西方學界對 20 世紀中國歷史與文化認同觀點的奠基性文本。

【書本狀態 / Condition Report】

 Published by The Macmillan Company in 1951 (Sixth Printing), this volume features a robust hardcover binding and includes a fold-out map of "China, Korea, and Adjacent Parts of Siberia". The book is in good collectible condition, maintaining its structural integrity.

 由麥克米倫公司（The Macmillan Company）於 1951 年出版（第六次印刷），本書採用堅固的硬皮裝訂，並完整保留了關於「中國、朝鮮及西伯利亞鄰近地區」的折疊式地圖。全書品相良好，具備高度的收藏價值。