Compared with encyclopedias, books are different in the following aspects:
First, the compilation method is different. A book is a collection of original data, which is centered on data and is a collection of original data. Encyclopedia is processed according to the existing data, which is the processing, sorting and concentration of the existing knowledge, and reflects the knowledge level of the compiler himself.
Second, the arrangement is different. The class books are arranged according to the classification of the original materials, and the internal relations between the original materials are reflected through the classification arrangement. Encyclopedias are arranged in the order of entries, and the links between entries are reflected by indexes.
Third, the content is different. Books are generally based on literature and history materials, while encyclopedias take it as their responsibility to reflect all human knowledge and pay more attention to natural science knowledge.
Fourth, the later work is different. After the book is compiled, it is rarely supplemented or revised. Encyclopedia has a continuous revision system, which is generally revised once every 5 years to 10 to ensure the accuracy of knowledge.
In addition, the encyclopedia has a complete index system, and some items have bibliographies to guide readers to further reading, which is also not available in similar books. Therefore, fundamentally speaking, textbooks and encyclopedias are not the same reference books. The so-called "series" is to compile the original books circulated in a single line into a big book according to certain principles and styles, and then put them under the general name, so that they can be preserved in sets. The Confucian Awakening and Hundred Rivers Learning Sea compiled at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty are now recognized as the originator of this series. Since then, it seems to be the basic style of series. People in the Ming Dynasty followed the example of martial arts, and the series developed greatly, with various forms and contents. Until the Qing Dynasty, the compilation and publication of China series began to enter its heyday. Due to the universal attention paid to cultural undertakings, both the quality and quantity of the official Sikuquanshu of the imperial court and the series compiled by private individuals are beyond the past.
A series of books is a collection of independent works under a general title, with or without numbers when published. It is usually written for a specific purpose, or for a specific audience, or around a certain theme. Each book in a series can exist independently, and each book has its own independent title except the same title (series name); There are editors of the whole series and authors of each book. A series of books generally have the same layout, book type, binding and so on. , and most of them are published by a publisher. Except for a few series published once, most of them are published one after another. Series plays an important role in China's classical literature and plays a positive role in preserving ancient book culture.
Series are different from generic books: generic books are classified as reference books similar to today's encyclopedias on the basis of collecting a large number of documents; A series of books is a collection of books that originally belonged to a single book, compiled into a big book with a total title, and kept in complete sets for people to consult. There are many books in a series, including thousands. For example, the first edition of the series integration has 4 107 volumes. Only two books, such as Guo's Collection of Qin and Han Dynasties, and only two books, Sanfu and Xijing Miscellanies, were accepted.
There is an obvious similarity between books and series of books, that is, they are directly drawn from many books and presented as they are, and there is no speculation and usurpation. The difference between the two is that there is no specific compilation style of the series, but a variety of works are compiled together, and the original works are still independent; As for the types of books, the materials are copied from each book and sorted.
Classics and series books are an important part of ancient books and the crystallization of the wisdom of our ancestors. They have added splendid brilliance to culture and left the best witness for the progress of civilization.
In a word, the so-called "category" of "category book" means to take the meaning of classification and compilation; The so-called "cluster" of series means generalization, aggregation and numerous meanings. Like Four Great Classical Novels, four books and five classics together are a set of books.
Series, or series, series block prints, series block prints, series books, is a collection of individual works and give them a general name. Its forms can be divided into two types: comprehensive type and specialized type.
Generally speaking, China's comic books began in the Southern Song Dynasty, and The Scholars written by Yu Dingsun and Yu Jing can be regarded as the originator of comic books. Engraved in 120 1, edited by later generations. The famous ones are Siku Quanshu, Four Series and Four North Essentials. Among them, Sikuquanshu is the largest in China ancient series, with a total of 3,503 volumes, 79,337 volumes and about 997 million words. At that time, Sikuquanshu had not been engraved, but only seven books had been written. It was once hidden in Qiku of Qing Dynasty.
The most complete reference book for searching the catalogue of ancient books and its subheadings is Comprehensive Records of China Series, as well as a series dictionary, a book subheading index and a book subheading index.
In ancient times, most series were comprehensive series. With the development of science and culture, various specialized books have appeared one after another. At present, all domestic publishing houses pay attention to the systematicness and integrity of publishing books and strengthen the publication of series.
Five modern books
In modern times, materials are often compiled in the form of quasi-books, such as Outline of China Ancient Documents and Treasure House of China Thought. In particular, The Grand Ceremony of China, which is being compiled, contains ancient records from the pre-Qin period to the May 4th period, and is a comprehensive, systematic and scientific classification of ancient records. The scale of this book will far exceed that of Yongle Dadian and Integration of Ancient and Modern Books.