Dong Zhu Livres

Focusing on the Pre-Qin period, this book delves into how Chinese philosophers like Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi interpreted signs, marking a pivotal era in Chinese philosophy akin to ancient Greece's intellectual flourishing. It highlights the contributions of the Hundred Schools, particularly Mohism and the School of Names, which laid the groundwork for semiotics in ancient China. Understanding their semiotic thought provides crucial insights into the foundations of traditional Chinese semiotics and its lasting impact on later scholarship.

Focusing on the semiotic practices of Pre-Imperial China, this book explores the intricate relationship between sign and meaning as reflected in classical texts like The Book of Changes and the works of Confucius and Zhuangzi. It delves into the diverse semiotic thoughts of various philosophical schools, highlighting their interconnections in developing a cohesive sign system. By systematically summarizing these ideas, the book enhances the understanding of traditional Chinese culture and its unique approach to signs and meanings, marking a significant contribution to the field.

"This book discusses "tribological interface" that consists of two solid surfaces in contact with or without fluids in between. This specific type of interface is commonly seen in reality and extremely important in engineering applications. This book is written for engineering researchers and design engineers as well as graduate and senior undergraduate students. Mathematical treatments are tailored to a first degree in engineering often without rigorous descriptions and proofs. It focuses on the basic concepts, mathematic models, numerical solution procedures, major results and their physical meanings, as well as engineering applications"--