
It's All Chinese to Me
An Overview of Culture and Etiquette in China
Tuttle Publishing
Published on 10. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-8048-4079-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Ready to gain insight into China in a fascinating way? "It's All Chinese to Me" is a comprehensive overview of Chinese culture that allows you to peer into what makes the Chinese people tick. Firsthand tips, insights and fun cartoon-like illustrations give you graphic impressions of the real China, and allow you to get a feel not only for what it's like, but how to survive the cultural differences. Covering everything from major influences and historical events that guide Chinese behavior to social idiosyncrasies that surprise most Westerners, "It's All Chinese to Me" helps demystify Chinese culture for Westerners.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Illustrations
more than 230 black and white illustrations and cartoons
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8048-4079-8 (9780804840798)
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Pierre Ostrowski
It's All Chinese To Me
An Overview of Culture & Etiquette in China (Updated and Expanded)
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12/2018
Tuttle Publishing
€13.00
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09/2011
Tuttle Publishing
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Persons
Pierre Ostrowski studied Chinese at Providence University in Taichung, Taiwan, and has traveled to over twenty Asian countries. Gwen Penner, the recipient of numerous awards in painting, drawing and printmaking, has spent years living in Asia.