论官修类书的编辑传统及其终结

On Tradition of Officially Compiled Lei Shu and Its End

古代官修综合性类书在编辑理念、编排体例等方面形成了历代相延的传统,反映了古代文化的特色。官修类书的传统在近代受到西方百科全书的冲击而终结。古代官修类书对于今人认识中国传统文化的知识结构体系和研究编辑出版史都有参考价值。

In ancient China, Lei Shu, officially compiled reference books with material extracted from various sources and arranged according to subjects, formed a tradition in compiling concepts and styles, which passed from generation to generation and reflected the characteristics of ancient culture. The tradition of officially compiled Lei Shu ended in modern time due to the challenge of Western encyclopedia. The ancient officially compiled Lei Shu will help contemporary people to know the knowledge system of traditional Chinese culture and study the history of compilation and publication.