Libraly Journal

Libraly Journal ›› 2019, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (10): 47-52.

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Studying Modern Public Library in China from the Perspective of Public Sphere

Zhu Ci’en   

  • Online:2019-10-15 Published:2019-10-29

Abstract: In modern China, library is one of the existing forms of public sphere, an important concept
defined by Habermas. Its main function is to disseminate knowledge and culture for the public. It also plays
a role in public opinion to some extent. Libraries collecting a large quantity of journals and publishing
themselves librarianship journal are another example of them contributing to the expansion of public
sphere. 

Key words: Library, Public sphere, Public opinion, Journal