Abstract:

From the perspective of logic， a “genus-differentia” definition is used to define

the concept of publishing， and the“four dimensions and one body”paradigm of the scientific

definition of publishing is constructed. “Four dimensions”refer to the subject of publishing，

the object of publishing， the media of publishing and the link of publishing， and the“one

body”refers to the genus of publishing. Therefore， publishing is defined as ： publishing is

a social activity in which individual or organization realizes the dissemination of knowledge

and information through public media. That is， the subject of publishing is“individual

or organization”， the object of publishing is“knowledge and information”， the media of

publishing are“public media”， the link of publishing is“N+ communication”， and the genu of

publishing is“social activity”.

Key words:

Publishing Publishing genus Publishing subject Publishing object

CLC Number: 

• G230