中国古生物学教材编纂历经150余年, 据目前统计已累计编纂至少354种, 其中正式出版135种。本文考证各高校及机构现存古生物学教材的文献信息, 将中国古生物学教材划分为6个阶段: a)萌芽期(1871—1951年), 以译介西方教材为主; b)分化发展期(1952—1965年), 本土体系初步形成; c)曲折发展期(1966—1976年), 出版基本停滞; d)多样增长期(1977—1999年), 分支学科教材涌现; e)整合深化期(2000—2011年), 与地史学融合编写; f)新时期(2012年以来), 国际化趋势明显。研究表明, 其演进遵循地质学教材发展的“外引化—本土化—国际化”规律, 但存在更新滞后(部分教材未涵盖近30年的中国学者成果)、专业分支教材覆盖不足等问题。未来需整合国内前沿成果, 革新图文呈现形式(如彩色化、艺术化等), 并建立动态修订机制, 以提升教材的科学性与国际影响力。

The compilation of palaeontology textbooks in China spans over 150 years, with at least 354 titles produced and 135 formally published according to current statistics. Based on an examination and analysis of the bibliographic records of extant palaeontology textbooks from universities and research institutions, the compilation history can be divided into six stages: (a) the Germination Period (1871–1951), dominated by translations of Western textbooks; (b) the Differentiation and Development Period (1952–1965), marked by the initial formation of a localized system; (c) the Stagnation Period (1966–1976), during which publication of textbooks nearly ceased; (d) the Diversification and Growth Period (1977–1999), characterised by the rapid emergence of specialized subdisciplinary textbooks; (e)the Deep Integration Period (2000–2011), characterised by closer integration with historical geology; and (f) the New Era (since 2012), characterised by significant trends toward internationalization. This study reveals that the evolution of palaeontology textbooks parallels that of geology textbooks in China, following the trajectory from importation to localization and ultimately to internationalization. However, challenges remain, including outdated contents (with some textbooks failing to incorporate key findings by Chinese palaeontologists during the past 30 years) and insufficient coverage of specialized subdisciplines. Future efforts should focus on integrating frontier research results, modernising visual presentation (e.g., full-colour and artistic illustrations), and establishing dynamic revision mechanisms to enhance the scientificity and global impact of palaeontology textbooks.

国家自然科学基金(42293280)资助