The Studies of Pearl S. Buck in China since the 1960s

Abstract The study of Pearl S. Buck in China has been ongoing for more than six decades since the 1960s. It has traversed 5 phases of development: the initial stage in the 1960s, the rising stage of development, the period of stagnation, the period of significant rebound, and the 21st-century period of significant resurgence. An analysis of the textual media, core research themes, and cultural dissemination demonstrates a wealth of academic achievements in the studies of Pearl S. Buck in China. The studies have a characteristic of a diverse array of textual media and an integration of research themes, resulting in a multifaceted, multi-dimensional and multi-perspective research paradigm for Pearl S. Buck researchers across various disciplinary domains. By doing this, it not only disseminates the cultural legacy of Pearl S. Buck but also brings brand-new research topics to the Chinese Pearl S. Buck research community.