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The contemporary value and utility of Lingnan ancient book publishing in the perspective of cultural communication

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The publishing of ancient books in Lingnan has a long history and connotation, and is an important carrier for recording the social development, cultural activities and humanities of the Lingnan region. In contemporary times, Lingnan antiquities publishing also carries the important responsibility of cultural dissemination, and is an indispensable organism of the cultural industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (The China Great Bay Area). This paper discusses the development and future direction of Lingnan antiquarian book publishing in the light of the historical experience and the contemporary situation, and provides advice and suggestions for the development of Lingnan antiquarian book publishing.

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This study was supported by Jiangsu University Philosophy and Social Science Research Project, Grant No. 2023SJZD082, Connotation and Index System Research on the Construction of Publishing Power (出版强国建设的内涵与指标体系研究).

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Yimei, H. The contemporary value and utility of Lingnan ancient book publishing in the perspective of cultural communication. Int. Commun. Chin. Cult (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40636-024-00295-x

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