China had been one of the great centers of human civilization, science, and technology for many centuries. This book introduces 22 special topics, including the achievements of the Chinese people in material and cultural fields such as metallurgy, papermaking, gunpowder, printing, compass, astronomy and mathematics, as well as costume, tea ceremony, cuisine, and more. The authors, who are all experts of traditional Chinese culture, explain the broad and profound contents of Chinese culture in vivid and popular language.
Contents:
1. The Yellow Emperor and the Dragon Culture 2. Confucius and Confucianism 3. Taoism and Traditional Chinese Culture 4. The Influence of Buddhism on Traditional Chinese Culture 5. The Lord Guan Culture and Lord Guan Temple 6. A General View of Traditional Chinese Medicine 7. The Magic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 8. Qigong Breathing Exercise 9. Probing the Mysteries of Wushu Martial Arts 10. Fascinating Chinese Characters 11. Tea and Teahouses 12. Alcoholic Drinks 13. Silk 14. Chinese Dress and Accessories in Various Periods 15. The Fan 16. Bamboo 17. Chipsticks 18. Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments 19. The "Four Treasures of the Study" 20. Chinese Ceramics
Paperback, English, 122 Pages, 5.5" x 8"
