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A geek in China : discovering the land of bullet trains, Alibaba and dim sum / Matthew Christensen ; content advisor: Michael A. Paul.

by Christensen, Matthew B.

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Tuttle Publishing, [2016]

National characteristics, Chinese.

Etiquette -- China.

Popular culture -- China.

Food habits -- China.

China -- Social life and customs.

China -- Guidebooks.

China -- Description and travel.

China -- Civilization -- 21st century.

9780804844697 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

China : discovering the land of bullet trains, Alibaba and dim sum

143 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.

China past and present -- Chinese culture and food -- Chinese character and society -- The face of urban China -- The Chinese at play -- Visiting China.

China is ever-changing, and for those looking to experience the China of today and tomorrow, this is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom. Photographs and short articles on all aspects of Chinese culture, past and present, everything from Taoism and Confucianism to pop music and China's new middle class. A mix of traditional culture, such as highlights of Chinese history, great historical and mythological figures, traditional medicine, how the Chinese language works, real Chinese food, martial arts, and how the Chinese Communist Party works, is complimented with information on what makes China unique today. Why China is so crowded, what it's like to work in an office, internet and cell phone culture, dating and marriage practices, top popular movies and movie stars, the contemporary art scene, China's amazing new architecture and infrastructure, and popular holidays. What makes the Chinese tick, for example, the importance of harmony in society, the practice of humility, and the importance of hierarchy. For visitors to the country, the author includes sections on what to see, both common cultural sites and off-the-beaten-track sites, and how to get around in China. Sections on visiting Hong Kong and Taiwan are also included. A unique guide to the world's most populous and longest continuous culture. Essential information about China's past and present, to better understand the many references to history, politics, and pop culture that come up in everyday conversation and in the media. Dr. Matthew B. Christensen holds degrees in Chinese, international relations, and Chinese linguistics. He is Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian & Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University.

Paul, Michael A.

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