In this comprehensive and informative book about China, the reader is given a realistic glimpse of the lifestyles of the Chinese people through colorful photos and detailed introductions. Topics such as the extensive and profound food culture, the spirit of...
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Common Knowledge About Chinese Geography is a brief introduction to Chinese geography. The book is divided into seven parts: A General Survey of China, Resources and Environment, Transportation and Water Conservancy, Land of Charm and Beauty, Seven Ancient...
This Chinese culture reader introduces all aspects of Chinese culture and history with colorful pictures and detailed descriptions. Chapters include: History of China, Chinese Language and Characters, Chinese Customs, Famous Sceneries, Science...
Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly chapters, alphabetized by subject,...
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Since China started down the path of reform and opening up to the world nearly 30 years ago, millions of Chinese have moved. Some people moved from the countryside to cities, while others moved from big houses to small ones. These moves have brought happiness, hard...
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China is a multi-national country that has 56 minority nationalities and are dispersed over 60% of the land, mostly on plateaus, grasslands or in forests. Among these minorities, 53 have their own languages, 21 have written ones, and almost all have their own...
With a lasting civilization of several thousand years, China offers the world a rich culture, which constitutes an important part of human civilization and wisdom. Chinese arts are the gems of Chinese culture. They carry the heritage of traditional Chinese culture,...
Over thousands of years, the Chinese ancients living in different places built very individualized residential housing. From these rare buildings constructed at different ages and decorated with distinctive regional features, we can also recognize the well...
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Explore the history and development of the traditional arts and crafts of China with this book. Readers will learn how these arts and crafts apply to many fields such as utensils, apparel, furnishings, adornment, entertainment and commerce. The last chapter includes...
The richness of Chinese culture is illustrated in its museums. This delightful book is a guide to China's most well known museums, including those in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Each chapter covers a specific museum and highlights its most worthy collections and...
Readers curious about China will find a brief account of China's cultural relics in this book. Divided into 12 chapters, this book describes the origin and development of the following categories of artworks: pottery, jade artifacts, bronze ware, figurines, carvings...
The history of Chinese painting is brought to life in this book. Divided into chapters that explain the different themes in Chinese art, this book is a good primer for those interested in learning more about Chinese art or beginning to learn about it. Chapter...