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A Geek in China - Matthew B. Christensen

A Geek in China

Discovering the Land of Bullet Trains, Alibaba and Dim Sum
Buch | Softcover
144 Seiten
2024
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-8048-5791-8 (ISBN)
CHF 13,95 inkl. MwSt
**Society of American Travel Writers Foundation GOLD Award Winner**

For every fan of kung fu, steamed dumplings, Confucius and giant skyscrapers, A Geek in China is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom.

Packed with photographs and short articles on all aspects of Chinese culture, past and present, A Geek in China introduces readers to 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, significant historical and mythological figures, traditional medicine, how the Chinese language works, real Chinese food, martial arts, and how the Chinese Communist Party works, is complemented with information on what makes China unique today.

Chapters discuss why China is so crowded, what it's like to work in an office, internet and cell phone culture, dating and marriage practices, top movies and movie stars, the contemporary art scene, China's incredible new architecture and infrastructure, and popular holidays. It also contains chapters on what makes the Chinese tick, such as 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.

This China travel guide is a unique guide to the world's most populous and longest continuous culture. Readers will learn essential information about China's past and present to be able to understand the many references to history, politics, and pop culture that come up in everyday conversation and the media.
Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo over 300 color photos, illustrations and maps
Verlagsort Boston
Sprache englisch
Maße 191 x 254 mm
Themenwelt Reisen Reiseberichte Asien
Reiseführer Asien China
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte Regional- / Ländergeschichte
Sozialwissenschaften
ISBN-10 0-8048-5791-1 / 0804857911
ISBN-13 978-0-8048-5791-8 / 9780804857918
Zustand Neuware
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