王云五与《万有文库》考论

A Study on Mr.Wang Yunwu and Universal Libraries

王云五是近代中国著名的出版大家,他主持编纂的《万有文库》大型丛书,无论出版规模还是出版影响,在当时都达到了新的高度,但多年来学界对王云五在出版史上的地位却缺乏应有的科学评价。《万有文库》以物的形式体现了王云五对于近代出版的心智投入,为出版业开启民智、普及文化做出了重要贡献,王云五及其《万有文库》理应得到科学公正的评价。

Mr. Wang Yunwu, a great publisher, has edited a huge book series of Universal Libraries whieh reaches a new higher level either on publishing scale or impact. However, it receives iraproper scientific criticism. Universal Libraries which is in the form of substance embodies the Wang Yunwu＂ s mental input on modem publishing, and makes significant contribution to enlightening thepeople and popularizing culture. Therefore, it needs scientific and fair criticism.