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Captures the essence of China, past and present, in one volume. With great care and judicious inclusion of noteworthy material, Gunde has provided a one-stop reference on the contributions of the Chinese and their way of life. In one volume, the essence of China--past and present--is brilliantly captured. The extensive coverage includes chapters on the land, history, and people; thought and religion; literature and art; music and dance; food and clothing; architecture and housing; family and gender; and holidays and leisure activities. The volume is further enhanced by a chronology, guide to pronunciation, glossary, suggested readings, numerous photos, and volume map. China is ever-important on the global stage as the world's second-largest and most populous country. Up to date and written with warmth, eloquence, and authority, Culture and Customs of China will be a popular source for students and the interested reader seeking to understand the modern people and culture in the context of an ancient history.
Captures the essence of China, past and present, in one volume. With great care and judicious inclusion of noteworthy material, Gunde has provided a one-stop reference on the contributions of the Chinese and their way of life. In one volume, the essence of China--past and present--is brilliantly captured. The extensive coverage includes chapters on the land, history, and people; thought and religion; literature and art; music and dance; food and clothing; architecture and housing; family and gender; and holidays and leisure activities. The volume is further enhanced by a chronology, guide to pronunciation, glossary, suggested readings, numerous photos, and volume map. China is ever-important on the global stage as the world's second-largest and most populous country. Up to date and written with warmth, eloquence, and authority, Culture and Customs of China will be a popular source for students and the interested reader seeking to understand the modern people and culture in the context of an ancient history.
Series Foreword
Land, People, and History
Thought and Religion
Literature and Art
Music and Dance
Food and Clothing
Architecture and Housing
Family and Gender
Holidays and Leisure Activities
Epilogue: Culture in Crisis? China and Its Future
Index
Captures the essence of China, past and present, in one volume.
Richard Gunde is the assistant director of the Center for Chinese Studies at UCLA. He was the associate editor of the journal Modern China for more than 20 years.
?Librarians will want to purchase, for the high school collection
and for the public library collection, countries for which your
students or patrons need or request.?-Blanche Woolls & David
Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)
?The chapters are well written and will be easily understood by the
intended audience. Users will find that the index that rounds out
the volume will be essential in finding quick
information.?-American Reference Books Annual
"Librarians will want to purchase, for the high school collection
and for the public library collection, countries for which your
students or patrons need or request."-Blanche Woolls & David
Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)
"The chapters are well written and will be easily understood by the
intended audience. Users will find that the index that rounds out
the volume will be essential in finding quick
information."-American Reference Books Annual
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