A Geek in China: Discovering the Land of Bullet Trains, Alibaba & Bling Bling: Discovering the Land of Alibaba, Bullet Trains and Dim Sum (Geek In.guides)

Matthew B. Christensen

ISBN 10: 0804844690 / ISBN 13: 9780804844697

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Geek in China: Discovering the Land of Bullet Trains, Alibaba & Bling Bling: Discovering the Land of Alibaba, Bullet Trains and Dim Sum (Geek In.guides)
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804844690
• ISBN 13: 9780804844697
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 570 grams

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Synopsis

For every fan of kung fu, steamed dumplings, Confucius and giant skyscrapers, A Geek in China is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom. 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.

About the Author

Dr. Matthew B. Christensen holds degrees in Chinese, international relations, and Chinese linguistics. He is Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian & Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University where he has been teaching for the past twenty years. His research interests include Chinese language and culture, Chinese poetry, Chinese culinary culture, and teaching Chinese as a foreign language. He blogs about his adventures exploring China at intothemiddlekingdom.com.