Swallowing Clouds: A Playful Journey through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine by A. Zee

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Textbook (Paperback - 1ST UNIVER)

  • 378pp

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  • ISBN-13: 9780295981918
  • Edition Description: 1ST UNIVER
  • Edition Number: 1
  • Pub. Date: March 2002
  • Publisher: Hopkins Fulfillment Services

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  • Pub. Date: March 2002
  • Publisher: Hopkins Fulfillment Services
  • Format: Textbook Paperback, 378pp

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This paperbound edition makes available in print once again a work first published in 1990 (Simon and Schuster). Maybe it's true that physicists are among the happiest professionals. Zee<-->who is affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the U. of California, Santa Barabara, and has written engaging books on physics for non-scientists<-->cheerfully turns his attention to some other passions. Gently and imaginatively, he entices readers to examine Chinese characters connected with food. This delightful avenue leads readers to enriched visits to Chinese restaurants as well as enhanced appreciation of Chinese culture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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September 09, 2003: A gentle, mesmerizing and thoughtful journey though Chinese history, language and cuisine. I first borrowed this book from a friend many years ago, loved it and spent the next few years pestering many used book stores and the internet for a copy. I am very glad it?s back in print. Enjoy!

Swallowing Clouds: A Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language and Cuisineby Anonymous

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September 04, 2003: Glad to see this one back in print. I bought two copies of the first printing, was disappointed when I was unable to find copies for presents last year. A primer and history in writing Chinese characters, Chinese poetry, a cookbook, cultural tidbits and humor. Explanations ! Remember Vladimir Nabokov's 'Pale Fire'? A. Zee has a similar accomplishment: a book sufficiently original that it is arguably a new genre. Treat yourself!