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. 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. "A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture - now revised and updated. Perfect for business, pleasure and armchair travelers alike ... In one hundred brief ... essays, alphabetized by subject, this ... provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China, as well as the nation's geography and venerable history"--Publisher's description Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, this book explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. One hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject A comprehensive A to Z guide to understanding the customs, culture, and people of China