China a to Z - Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture

A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture--now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation's geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What's hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.

Product details

• Authors: May-Lee Chai, May-Lee/ Chai Chai, Winberg Chai
• Publisher: Plume USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2014
• EAN: 9780142180846
• ISBN: 978-0-14-218084-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 17 mm
• Subject: Travel > Travel guides > Asia