Chapter One Back to the Origin of Civilization 4
1．Essential features of civilization 4
2．The values and role of civilization 9
3．"Civilization"as a core socialist value 14
4．Systems perspective of understanding"civilization" 20
Chapter Two Cultural Heritage Makes Profound Civilization 28
1．Immortal spirit creation 28
2．Famous masterpieces handed down from ancient times 45
3．Permanent witness of history 70
4．Great discoveries and inventions 86
Chapter Three Casting National Spirit—A Long Way to Go 102
1．Call of development of times 102
2．Disharmonious voice 114
3．Uncivilized phenomena 124
4．Predicament of"civilization failure" 128
Chapter Four Practice of Confident Civilization 138
1．Carry forward the fine tradition and continue traditional culture 138
2．Inherit revolutionary tradition and create spirit of the time 144
3．Lay moral foundation for a civilized China 154
4．Enrich spiritual and cultural life 159
5．Exchange and learn from each other for joint construction of civilization 163