China A to Z: Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture by May-lee Chai, Winberg Chai
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- Pub. Date: September 2007
- 304pp
- Sales Rank: 26,268
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 2007
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 304pp
- Sales Rank: 26,268
- ISBN-13: 9780452288874
- ISBN: 0452288878
Synopsis
A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture
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, China A to Z introduces a general audience to contemporary Chinese society, as well as its venerable history. Discover:
• Why Chinese names are written in reverse order
• What to bring when visiting a Chinese household
• What the current relationship is between Japan and China
• Why you should wrap gifts in red or pink paper, and never send white flowers
With the 2008 Summer Olympics being held in Beijing, thousands of Chinese adoptions occurring each year, and China becoming the fourth most popular international destination, the need for information about this complex country is greater than ever.
Biography
MAY-LEE CHAI is the author of five books, including The Girl from Purple Mountain (coauthored with her father, Winberg Chai). She has a master's degree from Yale University in East Asian studies and has studied and worked in China.
WINBERG CHAI was born in Shanghai. He received his Ph.D. from New York University and is the author of more than twenty books on China. When not teaching in the United States, he lectures frequently in China.
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April 05, 2008: You won't need another book to learn about customs, traditions, language, and the Chinese culture. When we travel to Beijing this summer, I think I'll be better prepared since there was so much I didn't know. This is a must have for anyone traveling to China and highly recommended for anyone who just wants to learn more.
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