Download or read book Snapshots of Chinese Culture written by Zhao Yin and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over their long and colorful history, the Chinese people have produced a variety of fascinating and useful cultural artifacts and performance inventions--from the compass and paper money to tea ceremonies and wedding parties--that have won the admiration of people around the world. They have improved living conditions for many who remain unaware of the Chinese origins of these innovations. This book's forty concise chapters serve as windows into a wide range of Chinese cultural traditions and practices. Some aspects of culture featured here include Chinese gardens, homes, and temples; calligraphy, chess, and clothing; paper cutting, seals, and musical instruments; martial arts and Peking Opera; and feng shui (auspicious design). Amply illustrated, with idiomatic phrases parsed throughout, the authors offer a road map to guide both the novice and "old hand" alike through the essential elements of Chinese culture.

Download or read book Snapshots of a New China written by Shanghai Daily and published by Shanghai Book Traders. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With articles taken from the Shanghai Daily, this book covers everything from the Lantern Festival to Shaolin kung fu, from standup comedy to traditional doll making. It shows how culture plays a part of and impacts the daily lives of people in China and shows a little of how Chinese people live, think, and see the world.

Download or read book Tai Chi Morning written by Nikki Grimes and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations by Ed Young complement essays and poems by Nikki Grimes that reflect Grimes' experiences when she visited China in 1988 as part of an art advocacy group.

Download or read book Snapshots of Intellectual Life in Contemporary PR China written by Arif Dirlik and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Snapshots of Intellectual Life in Contemporary PR China" discusses changes that have taken place in Chinese intellectual life over the past decade, the self-reflection that these changes have provoked among Chinese intellectuals, and the ways in which these changes have been received in the United States. Featuring essays by intellectuals from throughout Asia, this special issue of boundary 2 examines how China's changing economy creates both new problems and new opportunities. These essays explore contemporary discussions concerning education and culture as China aspires to create innovative world-class universities and new national universities. Others discuss the question of "Chineseness" as an ideological operator within China, throughout the Chinese diaspora, and increasingly across the competitive globalized economy of culture and ideas. Contributors: Chris King Chi Chan, Chu Yiu-Wai, Alexander Day, Arif Dirlik, Han Shaogong, Pun Ngai, Fengzhen Wang, Wang Hui, Wang Shaoguang, Shaobo Xie, Yu Keping

Download or read book Snapshots of China written by Alison Mullins and published by Free Fall Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snapshots of China is a collection of short stories about people living in China. Some of the people in the stories are Chinese people facing struggles and challenges in their lives, and some of the stories are about foreigners living in China who face a variety of different challenges and struggles. Many of the struggles are related to relationships as parents and their children, teachers, and their students, girlfriends and their boyfriends all figure out how to live together. Each story is illustrated in black and white, giving the readers a visual picture of things in the story.

Download or read book China Through American Eyes Early Depictions Of The Chinese People And Culture In The Us Print Media written by Wenxian Zhang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural understanding between the United States and China has been a long and complex process. The period from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century is not only a critical era in modern Chinese history, but also the peak time of illustrated news reporting in the United States. Besides images from newspapers and journals, this collection also contains pictures about China and the Chinese published in books, brochures, commercial advertisements, campaign posters, postcards, etc. Together, they have documented colourful portrayals of the Chinese and their culture by the U.S. print media and their evolution from ethnic curiosity, stereotyping, and racial prejudice to social awareness, reluctant understanding, and eventual acceptance. Since these publications represent different positions in American politics, they can help contemporary readers develop a more comprehensive understanding of major events in modern American and Chinese histories, such as the cause and effect of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the power struggles behind the development of the Open Door Policy at the turn of the twentieth century. This collection of images has essentially formed a rich visual resource that is both diverse and intriguing; and as primary source documents, they carry significant historical and cultural values that could stimulate further academic research.

Download or read book Tiananmen Square written by Andrew Langley and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the events and aftermath of the massacre by the Chinese army of protestors in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989.

Download or read book The Yangzi Basin Rough Guides Snapshot China includes Anhui Hubei Hunan and Jiangxi written by David Leffman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Yangzi Basin is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating part of China. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Shennongjia Forest Reserve to Wudang Shan and from antique Ming villages to China's porcelain capital, Jingdezhen. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best restaurants, hotels and bars, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for a week or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to China, with all the practical information you need for travelling in China, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, entry requirements and personal safety. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to China. Full coverage: Anhui, Hefei, Ma'anshan, Xuancheng, Jiuhua Shan, Tunxi, Shexian, Yixian, Huang Shan, Hubei, Wuhan, Yichang, the Three Gorges Dam, Shennongjia Forest Reserve, Wudang Shan, Hunan, Changsha, Yueyang, Heng Shan, Wulingyuan (Zhangjiajie), Fenghuang, Jiangxi, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Lu Shan, Jingdezhen (Equivalent printed page extent 110 pages).

Download or read book Ming written by Craig Clunas and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask anyone what single object they associate with China and the most common answer will be a Ming vase. Probably without even knowing the dates of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), people are aware of the fragility of its porcelain, its rarity and value. But porcelain is just one part of the story of one of the most glorious epoques of China's past. By focusing on the significant years of the early Ming dynasty and through the themes of court people and their lives, extraordinary developments in culture, the military, religion, diplomacy and trade, this book brings the wider history of this fascinating period to colourful life.

Download or read book The Yellow River Rough Guides Snapshot China includes Ningxia Inner Mongolia Shanxi Shaanxi Xi an and Henan written by David Leffman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Yellow River is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating part of China. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the magnificent Terracotta Army to the walled city of Pingyao and from the Yungang Caves to the mountains of Wutai Shan. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best restaurants, hotels and bars, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for a week or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to China, with all the practical information you need for travelling in China, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, entry requirements and personal safety. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to China. Full coverage: Ningxia, Zhongwei, Shapotou, Yinchuan, Inner Mongolia, Genghis Khan's Mausoleum, Hohhot, the grasslands, Shanxi, Yungang Caves, Wutai Shan, Pingyao, Shaanxi, Xi'an, The Terracotta Army, Henan, Longmen Caves, Luoyang, Song Shan, Shaolin temple, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng (Equivalent printed page extent 134 pages).

Download or read book China written by Zhuoyun Xu and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An internationally recognized authority on Chinese history and a leading innovator in its telling, Cho-yun Hsu constructs an original portrait of Chinese culture. Unlike most historians, Hsu resists centering his narrative on China's political evolution, focusing instead on the country's cultural sphere and its encounters with successive waves of globalization. Beginning long before China's written history and extending through the twentieth century, Hsu follows the content and expansion of Chinese culture, describing the daily lives of commoners, their spiritual beliefs and practices, the changing character of their social and popular thought, and their advances in material culture and technology. In addition to listing the achievements of emperors, generals, ministers, and sages, Hsu builds detailed accounts of these events and their everyday implications. Dynastic change, the rise and fall of national ambitions, and the growth and decline of institutional systems take on new significance through Hsu's careful research, which captures the multiple strands that gave rise to China's pluralistic society. Paying particular attention to influential relationships occurring outside of Chinese cultural boundaries, he demonstrates the impact of foreign influences on Chinese culture and identity and identifies similarities between China's cultural developments and those of other nations.

Download or read book Chinese New Year written by Jen Sookfong Lee and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family written by Howard Giskin and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2001-07-26 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family covers a central element of Chinese culture, the idea of family, or jia. Written for both beginners and specialists, this book considers the role of family--literally, metaphorically, and as an organizing principle--in the creation of the Chinese worldview. Individual chapters explore philosophy, art, language, music, folk literature, fiction, architecture, film, and women and gender.

Download or read book China A to Z written by May-Lee Chai and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized alphabetically by subject, an accessible reference offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese customs, culture, institutions, and etiquette, ranging from what to bring when visiting a Chinese household to why Chinese names are written in reverse order and the current relationship between China and Japan. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Download or read book Chinese pictures notes on photographs made in China written by Isabella L. Bird and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Pictures: Notes on Photographs Made in China by Isabella L. Bird is a captivating work first published in 1900. This book offers a unique glimpse into late 19th-century China through the lens of Bird's personal experiences and observations. Known for her travel writing and keen eye for detail, Bird combines her descriptive prose with a collection of photographs she took during her travels. In Chinese Pictures, Bird presents a series of vivid and evocative snapshots that capture the landscapes, people, and cultural practices of China. Her notes and reflections accompany these photographs, providing context and insight into the scenes depicted. Bird’s writing is characterized by its engaging narrative and insightful commentary, reflecting her deep appreciation for the diverse and complex society she encountered. The book serves as both a visual and literary exploration of China, offering readers an opportunity to see the country through the eyes of a Western traveler at the turn of the century. Bird’s observations highlight the contrasts and nuances of Chinese life, from bustling markets and serene landscapes to traditional customs and local dress. Chinese Pictures is a valuable resource for those interested in historical travel accounts, photography, and Chinese culture. Bird’s detailed and personal perspective, coupled with her evocative photographs, provides a rich and immersive experience of a bygone era.

Download or read book History and Material Culture written by Karen Harvey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sources are the raw material of history, but where the written word has traditionally been seen as the principal source, today historians are increasingly recognizing the value of sources beyond text. In History and Material Culture, Karen Harvey embarks upon a discussion about material culture – considering objects, often those found surrounding us in day to day life, as sources, which can help historians develop new interpretations and new knowledge about the past. Across ten chapters, different historians look at a variety of material sources from around the globe and across centuries to assess how such sources can be used to study history. While the sources are discussed from ‘interdisciplinary’ perspectives, each contributor examines how material culture can be approached from an historical viewpoint, and each chapter addresses its theme or approach in a way accessible to readers without expertise in the area. In her introduction, Karen Harvey discusses some of the key issues raised when historians use material culture, and suggests some basic steps for those new to these kinds of sources. Opening up the discipline of history to new approaches, and introducing those working in other disciplines to historical approaches, this book is the ideal introduction to the opportunities and challenges of researching material culture.

Download or read book Shanghai Year written by Peter Brigg and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents "snapshots" of Shanghai with speculations on their meaning as China opens to the West and undergoes yet another shift towards modernity.