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From Source to Shelf: Orchestrating a Supply Chain Symphony (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Viraj Lele Yash AjmeriIn today's global market, supply chain management has become more critical than ever. This book delves into the strategic, operational, and technological aspects of supply chains, offering insights and practical solutions to create a seamless and resilient supply network. The main topics covered are production planning and inventory control, logistics and distribution, sustainability, risk management and future trends. Companies are facing unprecedented challenges, from geopolitical uncertainties and trade wars to natural disasters and global pandemics. These disruptions can have significant impacts on the supply chain, leading to delays, increased costs, and loss of customer trust. By addressing these critical areas, this book aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your supply chains, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success in a dynamic and challenging environment. Whether you are a seasoned supply chain professional or a newcomer to the field, From Source to Shelf provides valuable insights and practical guidance to help you master the art of supply chain management. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamental components and functions of supply chain management. Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies that align with overall business objectives. Navigate the complexities of modern supply chain management. Leverage cutting-edge technologies and implement sustainable and resilient practices. Who This Book is For Supply Chain professionals, managers, and consultants.
Proceedings of International Conference on Communication and Computational Technologies: ICCCT 2024, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1121)
by Sandeep Kumar Saroj Hiranwal Ritu Garg S. D. PurohitThis book gathers selected papers presented at 6th International Conference on Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCCT 2024), jointly organized by Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS) and Rajasthan Institute of Engineering & Technology (RIET), Jaipur, during January 8–9, 2024. The book is a collection of state-of-the art research work in the cutting-edge technologies related to the communication and intelligent systems. The topics covered are algorithms and applications of intelligent systems, informatics and applications, and communication and control systems.
Embedded Autonomy: Financing a Resilient Local Government Effectively
by Kevin Muldoon-Smith Mark Sandford Greg Stride Andrew WalkerThis book addresses the sustained failure to properly fund local government in England. While there has been plenty of rhetoric and policy initiatives around devolution of power to local authorities in recent decades, continuing recently with the English Devolution Bill, there has been far less attention paid to how these endeavours will be practically delivered and, most importantly, funded. In this context, the motivation in this book is to consider how local government in England could be funded differently. How can the continual hand to mouth existence of local authorities, and those that work to support them, be improved? Drawing on a system-based analysis of international local government practice, the authors develop a new theory of embedded autonomy to help understand and frame how local government can be funded effectively in England.
Advances in Clean Energy Technologies: Select Proceedings of ICET 2023, Volume 1 (Springer Proceedings in Energy)
by Gaurav Dwivedi Puneet Verma Vikas ShendeThis book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Clean Energy Technologies (ICET 2023) and examines a range of durable, energy-efficient, and next-generation smart green technologies for a sustainable future by reflecting on the trends, advances, and developments taking place across the globe. The topics covered include smart technologies-based products, energy-efficient systems, solar and wind energy, carbon sequestration, green transportation, green buildings, energy material, biomass energy, smart cities, hydropower, bio-energy, and fuel cells. The book also discusses various performance attributes of these clean energy technologies and their workability and carbon footprint. The book is a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in clean energy technologies.
Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation: A Comprehensive Guide
by Auh Whan Park Giovanni Mauri Ji-Hoon KimThis comprehensive book is the definitive guide to thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Thyroid nodules, whether benign or malignant, are prevalent, and while benign nodules often don't require treatment, some patients may seek intervention due to functional abnormalities or mass effects. Traditional treatments like surgery and radioactive iodine therapy are effective but may not be suitable for all patients due to risks or personal preferences. Thermal ablation, including radiofrequency, microwave, and high-intensity focused ultrasound, offers a promising non-surgical alternative. Among these, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) stands out as the most extensively researched and proven therapy, boasting both safety and clinical efficacy. This book represents a pivotal resource in steering thyroid patients toward non-surgical treatments, a paradigm shift in thyroid care. Starting with a comprehensive overview of thyroid nodule diagnosis and management, the book delves into specific guidance on thyroid RFA. Chapters explore the procedure itself, advanced techniques, clinical efficacy, and long-term management strategies. Additionally, it covers related techniques like embolization and RFA's applications in thyroid cancer. This book serves as an indispensable guide for managing patients with thyroid nodules. Whether you're seeking foundational knowledge or advanced insights, this book equips you with the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of thyroid RFA and deliver optimal patient care.
Digital Twins: Advancements in Theory, Implementation, and Applications
by Sunil Gupta Ravi S. Iyer Sanjeev KumarDigital twin technology has been rapidly evolving and gaining popularity in various fields such as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and transportation. Digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical system or process that enables real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization. This book will provide a comprehensive understanding of digital twin technology, its advancements, and applications. It will be useful for researchers, academics, practitioners, and students who are interested in the fields of engineering, computer science, data analytics, and Industry 4.0.
Event Analytics across Languages and Communities
by Ivana Marenzi Simon Gottschalk Eric Müller-Budack Marko Tadić Jane WintersThis open access book presents interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research results fostering event analytics across languages and communities. It is based on the CLEOPATRA International Training Network, which explored how we analyze and understand the major events that influence and shape our lives and societies, and how they unfold online. This analysis was achieved through various case studies, the development of novel methodologies in fields such as data mining and natural language processing, and the creation of new event-centric datasets aggregated in the Open Event Knowledge Graph (OEKG), a multilingual event-centric knowledge graph that contains more than 1 million events in 15 languages. The book is divided into three parts, focusing on different aspects of event analytics across languages and communities: Part I Event-centric Multilingual and Multimodal NLP Technologies presents five chapters reporting on recent developments in NLP technologies required to process multilingual information. Next, the four chapters of Part II: Event-centric Multilingual Knowledge Technologies discuss technologies integrating multilingual event-centric information in knowledge graphs and providing user access to such information. Finally, Part III: Event Analytics covers three selected aspects of multilingual event analytics, namely an analysis of event-centric news spreading barriers, claim detection in social media, and the narrativization of events as a means of presenting event data. This book is mainly written for researchers in academia and industry, who work on topics like natural language processing, large language models, multilingual information retrieval or event analytics.
Idiomatik in der Phraseologie: Eine Einführung
by Hans Jürgen HeringerRedensarten, Floskeln und Geflügelte Worte sind essentieller Bestandteil der deutschen Sprache. Die Einführung behandelt auf Basis empirischer und korpusbasierter Erkenntnisse so anschaulich wie unterhaltsam verschiedene Typen von Idiomen, diskutiert lexikographische Fragen, Verwendungsweisen, Übersetzungs- und Verstehensprobleme sowie sprachhistorische Entwicklungen. Mit vielen Beispielen und Aufgaben für das Selbststudium ist das Buch ideal für die erste Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema und besonders für das Bachelor-Studium zu empfehlen.
Recent Advances in Signals and Systems: Select Proceedings of VSPICE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1227)
by Omid Ansary Meng Lin B. R. ShivakumarThis book comprises select peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on VLSI, Signal Processing, Power Electronics, IoT, Communication, and Embedded Systems (VSPICE-2023). The book provides insights into various aspects of electronics and communication engineering as a holistic approach. The various topics covered in this book include VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing, communication, power electronics, and the Internet of Things. The contents mainly focus on the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, and practical challenges and their solutions. This book is useful for academicians, professionals, and researchers in the area of electronics and communications and electrical engineering.
The Psychology of Authoritarian Leaders: Strongmen, Crooks, and Celebrities (International and Cultural Psychology)
by Edward DunbarThe book examines the issue of authoritarian leadership through an evidence-based methodology. The original research addresses: (a) social risk factors the leader exploits to take power, (b) describe how these leaders influenced their followers, (c) the accomplishments of their regimes, and (d) how the society adjusted after the leader’s demise.. in separate chapters, the subtypes of authoritarian leaders are detailed (AL) – the charismatic, the thug, and the populist. In addition, clinical profiles are provided describing leaders' relationships with families, friends, and followers. The book will examine how the subject assumed power, how they governed, and how they ceded power. The analysis highlights typical achievements and failures of authoritarian regimes. The final chapter describes the social consequences of authoritarian governance and discusses how liberal democracies need to protect their institutions from authoritarian take over. This work includes analyses and, statistical methods which are presented in a manner, making the book accessible to a wide readership. Scholars in psychology, sociology, political science and cultural studies will find this volume a revealing and necessary addition to their libraries.
Sketching in Human Computer Interaction: A Practical Guide to Sketching Theory and Application
by Makayla Lewis Miriam SturdeeSketching is a universal activity that first appears when we play as children, but later, it is often overlooked as a useful skill in adult work – yet it can bring multiple benefits to research and practice in multiple domains. Specifically, Human Computer Interaction embraces interdisciplinary practices, and amongst those, sketching has proven to be a valuable addition to the skill set of researchers, practitioners, and educators in both academia and industry. Many individuals lack the confidence to take up pen and paper after years of non-practice, but it is possible to re-learn these lost skills, improve on them, and apply them in practical ways to all areas of work and research. This book takes the reader on an active journey in sketching: from scribbles and playful interpretations to hands-on practical applications in storyboarding, and further, in examining qualitative analysis using sketching practice in HCI. Readers will learn a wide range of techniques andapplied methods for utilizing sketching within the context of HCI, guided by the experienced authors, and join the larger community of those who employ (and enjoy) sketching in Human Computer Interaction.
International Journal of Plant Sciences, volume 186 number 1 (January 2025)
by International Journal of Plant SciencesThis is volume 186 issue 1 of International Journal of Plant Sciences. Since 1875, the International Journal of Plant Sciences (IJPS) has presented high-quality, original, peer-reviewed research from laboratories around the world and in all areas of the plant sciences. Topics covered include genetics and genomics, developmental and cell biology, biochemistry and physiology, morphology and anatomy, systematics, evolution, paleobotany, plant-microbe interactions, and ecology. IJPS welcomes research articles that describe novel results and new perspectives on topics of interest to the international community of plant scientists. The journal also features reviews and special issues in growing areas of the field.
Metropolitan Museum Journal, volume 59 number 1 (January 2024)
by Metropolitan Museum JournalThis is volume 59 issue 1 of Metropolitan Museum Journal. Founded in 1968, the Metropolitan Museum Journal is a blind, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published annually that features original research on the history, interpretation, conservation, and scientific examination of works of art in the Museum’s collection. Its scope encompasses the diversity of artistic practice from antiquity to the present day. The Journal encourages contributions offering critical and innovative approaches that will further our understanding of works of art.
American Journal of Sociology, volume 130 number 4 (January 2025)
by American Journal of SociologyThis is volume 130 issue 4 of American Journal of Sociology. American Journal of Sociology (AJS) presents pathbreaking work from all areas of sociology, with an emphasis on theory building and innovative methods. AJS strives to speak to the general sociology reader and is open to contributions from across the social sciences—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—that seriously engage the sociological literature to forge new ways of understanding the social. AJS offers a substantial book review section that identifies the most salient work of both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles.
The Thread: 'Storytelling at its best' from million-copy bestseller Victoria Hislop
by Victoria Hislop'Victoria weaves an effortless tale that draws you in and makes you forget the world outside exists. She has the ability to make you step into the pages, to transport you to Thessaloniki as you live the story yourself. She writes in such a beautiful way and her characters have depth and credibility . . . Exceptional' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Dimitri Komninos is born as fire devastates Thessaloniki, where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou loses her mother when their home is destroyed by the Turkish army. She flees across the sea, alone, to Thessaloniki. When she and Dimitri meet, their lives entwine with one another - and the city itself - even as war, fear and persecution divide its people. Ninety years later, a young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents' life story for the first time. Should he become the custodian of their legacy and make this city his home, keeping alive the memories of those who were forced to leave?Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books . . .'A sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious saga' The Sunday Times'Hislop does her research and is very good at interweaving the lives of individuals into the backcloth of great events, giving the reader a history lesson that doesn't feel like one ' Daily Mail'Hislop's fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place make her novel a rare treat' Guardian'This is storytelling at its best and just like a tapestry, when each thread is sewn into place, so emerge the layers and history of relationships past and present' Sunday Express'Meticulously researched and compellingly told' Woman & Home'Oh what a tangled web she weaves! Hislop has done well to tell a story as diverse and tempestuous as Thessaloniki's with such lightness of touch' Spectator'A magnificent setting for this poignant tale . . .Victoria Hislop has a talent of bringing history alive on the printed page' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I wanted this one to last forever' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written book that kept me reading late into the night . . . a fascinating glimpse into the not so distant past' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A spell-binding story' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Thessaloniki is much more than a setting for this all-embracing historical saga . . . this many layered story which has been beautifully threaded together' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop's most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
To Life!: Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet
by null Linda WeintraubTo Life! Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet documents the burgeoning eco art movement from A to Z, presenting a panorama of artistic responses to environmental concerns, from Ant Farm’s anti-consumer antics in the 1970s to Marina Zurkow’s 2007 animation that anticipates the havoc wreaked upon the planet by global warming. This text is the first international survey of twentieth and twenty-first-century artists who are transforming the global challenges facing humanity and the Earth’s diverse living systems. Their pioneering explorations are situated at today’s cultural, scientific, economic, spiritual, and ethical frontiers. The text guides students of art, design, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary studies to integrate environmental awareness, responsibility, and activism into their professional and personal lives.
Data Analytics: Models and Algorithms for Intelligent Data Analysis - A Comprehensive Introduction
by Thomas A. RunklerThis book is a comprehensive introduction to the methods and algorithms of modern data analytics. It provides a sound mathematical basis, discusses advantages and drawbacks of different approaches, and enables the reader to design and implement data analytics solutions for real-world applications. The new edition integrates themes such as Word Embeddings, Transformer Models, and generative AI among the contents and offers new exercises in addition. This book has been used for more than ten years in the Data Mining course at the Technical University of Munich. Much of the content is based on the results of industrial research and development projects at Siemens.
Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning – IDEAL 2024: 25th International Conference, Valencia, Spain, November 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15347)
by Vicente Julian David Camacho Hujun Yin Juan M. Alberola Vitor Beires Nogueira Paulo Novais Antonio Tallón-BallesterosThis two-volume set, LNCS 15346 and LNCS 15347, constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning, IDEAL 2024, held in Valencia, Spain, during November 20–22, 2024. The 86 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. IDEAL 2024 is focusing on Big Data Analytics and Privacy, Machine Learning & Deep Learning for Real-World Applications, Data Mining and Pattern Recognition, Information Retrieval and Management, Bio and Neuro-Informatics, and Hybrid Intelligent Systems and Agents.
Two-dimensional Single-Variable Cubic Nonlinear Systems, Vol II: A Crossing-variable Cubic Vector Field
by Albert C. LuoThis book, the second of 15 related monographs, presents systematically a theory of cubic nonlinear systems with single-variable vector fields. The cubic vector fields are of crossing-variables, which are discussed as the second part. The 1-dimensional flow singularity and bifurcations are discussed in such cubic systems. The appearing and switching bifurcations of the 1-dimensional flows in such 2-diemnsional cubic systems are for the first time to be presented. Third-order parabola flows are presented, and the upper and lower saddle flows are also presented. The infinite-equilibriums are the switching bifurcations for the first and third-order parabola flows, and inflection flows with the first source and sink flows, and the upper and lower-saddle flows. The appearing bifurcations in such cubic systems includes inflection flows and third-order parabola flows, upper and lower-saddle flows. Readers will learn new concepts, theory, phenomena, and analytic techniques, including Constant and crossing-cubic systems Crossing-linear and crossing-cubic systems Crossing-quadratic and crossing-cubic systems Crossing-cubic and crossing-cubic systems Appearing and switching bifurcations Third-order centers and saddles Parabola-saddles and inflection-saddles Homoclinic-orbit network with centers Appearing bifurcations
Clinical Use of Blood: A Different Approach
by Vernon J. Louw Arwa Z. Al-RiyamiThis exceptional reference book provides comprehensive insights into the conditions and requirements necessary to establish an optimal and supportive transfusion practice. It focuses on enhancing the procurement process and manufacturing of blood products (components) in an evidence-based and cost-effective manner, specifically targeting the vital advancements needed in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are home to 84% of the global population.While this book does not delve into practical disciplinary guidelines, its emphasis lies on crucial topics. It explores the balance between restricted and liberal use of blood and blood components, the implementation and utilization of artificial intelligence (including machine learning and deep learning), and the integration of a digital footprint within clinical transfusion prescription and practice. Additionally, it addresses the significance of educating clinicians in transfusion medicine, considering the educational environment and curricular outcomes. By contributing to the development of appropriate clinical utilization of blood and blood components, the book highlights the importance of patient blood management, evidence-based decision-making, prescription practices, and bedside care delivered by well-informed professionals, including clinicians, nurses, and technologists. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of fostering a conducive climate and environment, nurturing knowledge economy, and implementing quality management practices.In its essence, this book serves as an invaluable source of knowledge to enhance transfusion medicine practices, refine clinical indication setting, and facilitate informed decision-making. By emphasizing patient comfort, welfare, and the reduction of unnecessary harm and risks, it aims to make a significant contribution to the field. Hematologists and professionals involved in transfusion medicine will find this book to be an indispensable reference that enhances their understanding and expertise.
Endoprothetik der Hüfte (AE-Manual der Endoprothetik)
by Carsten Perka Karl-Dieter Heller Maximilian Rudert Michael M. MorlockDie 5-bändige Buchreihe „AE-Manual der Endoprothetik“, herausgegeben von der Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Endoprothetik, bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen und der klinischen Praxis des künstlichen Gelenkersatzes für die Gelenke Hüfte, Knie, Schulter, Ellenbogen, Sprunggelenk und Fuß. Parallel zu diesen gedruckten Werken erscheinen online Versionen, die als Live Reference-Ausgaben kontinuierlich aktualisiert werden. AE-Manual der Endoprothetik – Endoprothetik des Hüftgelenkes, 2. Auflage Komplett durch das Expertenteam Perka C, Heller KD, Rudert M und Morlock M überarbeitet und ins eReferenzwerk integriert wurde die Ausgabe „Hüfte“. Präsentiert wird der aktuelle Wissensstand rund um die Hüftendoprothetik in seiner ganzen Breite. Das Themenspektrum reicht von Anatomie und Kinematik über die verschiedenen Implantatsysteme und OP-Techniken bis zu Komplikationen und Revisionen.
Geometric and Analytic Aspects of Functional Variational Principles: Cetraro, Italy 2022 (Lecture Notes in Mathematics #2348)
by Rupert Frank Giuseppe Mingione Lubos Pick Ovidiu Savin Jean Van SchaftingenThis book is dedicated to exploring optimization problems of geometric-analytic nature, which are fundamental to tackling various unresolved questions in mathematics and physics. These problems revolve around minimizing geometric or analytic quantities, often representing physical energies, within prescribed collections of sets or functions. They serve as catalysts for advancing methodologies in calculus of variations, partial differential equations, and geometric analysis. Furthermore, insights from optimal functional-geometric inequalities enhance analytical problem-solving endeavors. The contributions focus on the intricate interplay between these inequalities and problems of differential and variational nature. Key topics include functional and geometric inequalities, optimal norms, sharp constants in Sobolev-type inequalities, and the regularity of solutions to variational problems. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of these concepts, deepening their appreciation for their relevance in mathematical and physical inquiries.
We Are Stardust: Stellar Evolution and Our Cosmic Connection
by Robert FleckThis concise and accessible book explains one of the most profound and inspiring discoveries ever made, namely, the fact that we ourselves—and all we see around us—are a natural product of the workings and wonders of the Universe, tied directly to distant events spread across space and time reaching back to the beginning, back to the Big Bang, and continuing through the birth and death of successive generations of stars. Modern science has shown that, in a very real and profound way, we are intimately connected to the Cosmos: we are, as Joni Mitchell tells us in her song Woodstock, stardust—in a very real sense, children of the stars—star folk made from chemical elements (“starstuff”) cooked by nuclear reactions in stellar furnaces throughout the various stages of stellar evolution. Life as we know it is an inevitable consequence of the life cycle of the stars. Our story begins at the beginning with the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago when, during the first three minutes in the history of the Universe, all of the hydrogen and most of the helium, by far the most abundant elements in the Universe, formed from a cooling plasma of protons, neutrons, and electrons. We then trace the life cycles of the stars from birth to death highlighting the synthesis in the stars of the heavier chemical elements so essential to life, along the way touching on many of the hot topics in astrophysics today including exoplanets, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, white dwarfs, and, since these conditions are found throughout the Galaxy, life in the Universe. The reader, awed by the power and beauty of this cosmic perspective, will leave with a better understanding and appreciation of our true cosmic connection. Surprisingly, despite its significance, this fascinating story of our connection to the stars has largely gone unnoticed outside a small circle of scientists. Understanding that the stuff we are made of traces its origin to nuclear processes accompanying the Big Bang, and thereafter to billions of years of the birth and death of generation after generation of stars, is an important and beautiful story that deserves more attention. Intended for a broad audience, this book provides inspiring reading for all students and afficionados of science.
Handbuch Fabrikprojektierung
by Kurt W. HelbingDieses umfassende und systematisch aufgebaute Handbuch befasst sich mit der ganzheitlichen Projektierung der Produktion in Fabriken. Es behandelt sowohl die Systeme der Produktion für die Teilefertigung und Erzeugnismontage, der Ver- und Entsorgung sowie des Fabrikbetriebes als auch die Erhaltungs- und Materialflusssysteme.Ausgehend vom Produktionsprogramm beschreiben die Autoren, wie die Systeme der Fabrik unter Beachtung praktischer Aspekte durch Funktionsbestimmung, Dimensionierung und Strukturierung entwickelt, optimiert und realisierungsgerecht gestaltet werden. In den Projektierungsmethoden kommen Prinzipien, Grundsätze, Berechnungsvorschriften und Algorithmen zur Anwendung. Dabei steht die Technologische Projektierung im Vordergrund, deren einzelne Phasen, Stufen und Schritte für alle Systeme der Fabrik exakt und reproduzierbar abgearbeitet und durch Beispiele unterstützt werden.Neu in der 3. Auflage (noch zu ergänzen)Die ZielgruppenDieses Buch wendet sich an Technologische Projektanten, Fabrikplaner, Architekten, Investitionsbewerter, Technologen, Werkplaner u.ä. Berufsgruppen, die in der Forschung, in der Lehre oder in der Praxis tätig sind. Angesprochen sind auch Studenten der betreffenden Studien- und Vertiefungsrichtungen.
The Origin of Chinese Cultural Genes: An Archaeological Perspective
by Shengqian ChenThis book first traces the evolution of Chinese culture, which has a triple structure. It traces back to the economic basis of the formation of Chinese culture and analyzes the pattern of the formation of Chinese civilization. The book goes deep into the level of cultural genes, explores the origin of Chinese culture, and discusses the construction of contemporary Chinese culture in combination with the general trend of historical process.