It's All Chinese to Me: An Overview of Culture & Etiquette in China

Ostrowski, Pierre; Penner, Gwen

ISBN 10: 0804840792 / ISBN 13: 9780804840798

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2009

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804840792I4N00

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: Pierre Ostrowski has spent his time in Asia teaching English, studying languages and traveling as much as possible. He studied Chinese at Providence University in TaZchung, Taiwan for four years. in addition, he spent his leisure hours studying Chinese cuisine and perfecting his Ma Pou Doufu recipe. Although he has traveled to over twenty countries in Asia and elsewhere, some of his fondest memories are related to China. He loves the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. He also enjoys the memory of riding around beijing's historic "hutong" area on a rattletrap Chinese bicycle. Finally, and as far as he's concerned, there's nothing quite as sublime as sitting on a remote section of The Great Wall of China and watching it snake off into infinity over rolling hills of green&hellipthe perfect Chinese moment.

Gwen Penner, a graduate of the University of Manitoba's bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) program, is the recipient of numerous awards in painting, drawing and printmaking. She has spent the last several years living in Asia. An inquisitive person, Gwen has a profound understanding of Chinese culture, and her insight into the intricacies of Chinese culture comes through in the many subtle nuances she incorporates into her drawing. She is fond of traveling throughout China and talking to the locals to find out their interpretation of what it means to be Chinese.

Bibliographic Details

Title: It's All Chinese to Me: An Overview of ...
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket