
Geek in China
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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, great historical and mythological figures, traditional medicine, how the Chinese language works, real Chinese food, martial arts, and how the Chinese Communist Party works, is complimented 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 popular movies and movie stars, the contemporary art scene, China's amazing 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 in the media.
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- Frontcover
- Title Page
- Contents
- The China Few People See
- CHAPTER 1 China Past and Present
- Historical and Mythological Figures Who Still Matter Today
- Highlights of Chinese History
- Here Comes the West: The Opium Wars
- Civil War and the Rise of the Communists
- The Chinese Language
- Mandarin or Cantonese?
- China's Many Religious and Philosophical Traditions
- Chinese Buddhism and Other Beliefs
- Famous Historical and Cultural Sites in China
- CHAPTER 2 Chinese Culture and Food
- Traditional Chinese Arts
- A Long Tradition of Chinese Silk
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- China's Martial Arts Traditions
- Chinese Literature and Legends
- To the Chinese, Food is Heaven
- Regional Chinese Cuisines
- What is Real Chinese Food?
- CHAPTER 3 Chinese Character and Society
- Building a Harmonious Society
- Communicating Chinese Style
- The Communist Party of China
- Confucian Values and Family Life
- Women and Children in China
- China's Millennial Generation
- Internet and Cell Phone Culture
- CHAPTER 4 The Face of Urban China
- Rise of the Chinese Middle Class
- Doing Business in China
- Working in a Chinese Office
- China's Education Boom
- Architecture and Infrastructure
- Being a Foreigner in China
- Studying and Living in China
- CHAPTER 5 The Chinese at Play
- Sports and Leisure Activities
- Celebrating Chinese Style
- China's Newfound Love of Travel
- The Evolution of Chinese Music
- Modern Chinese Art and Artists
- Chinese Books, Magazines and Comics
- Chinese Cinema in China
- Famous Actors and Actresses
- Chinese Films You Should Watch
- Television in China
- CHAPTER 6 Visiting China
- What to See in Beijing
- What to See in Shanghai
- What to See Outside Beijing and Shanghai
- Main Sites in Other Parts of China
- Off the Beaten Track in China
- My Favorite Places in China
- Getting Around in China
- Visiting Taiwan
- Visiting Hong Kong
- Photo Credits
- Copyright
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