From moon cakes to Mao to modern China : an introduction to Chinese civilization /
"To understand China, we need to step into the palace of her culture and explore her rich history. With this in mind, a group of scholars from China and America have put this book together as a primer on all things China, from art and science to religion and society. They attempt to offer a pan...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
CN Times Books,
[2014]
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| Summary: | "To understand China, we need to step into the palace of her culture and explore her rich history. With this in mind, a group of scholars from China and America have put this book together as a primer on all things China, from art and science to religion and society. They attempt to offer a panoramic view of the totality of Chinese culture, using only the most representative material, to introduce to the West the most typical aspects of Chinese civilization and life."-- Dust jacket. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xi, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781627740029 1627740023 |