{"product_id":"a-geek-in-china-discovering-the-land-of-bullet-trains-alibaba-and-dim-sum-paperback","title":"A Geek in China: Discovering the Land of Bullet Trains, Alibaba and Dim Sum - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew B. Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Society of American Travel Writers Foundation GOLD Award Winner** \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor every fan of kung fu, steamed dumplings, Confucius and giant skyscrapers, \u003ci\u003eA Geek in China\u003c\/i\u003e is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with photographs and short articles on all aspects of Chinese culture, past and present, \u003ci\u003eA Geek in China\u003c\/i\u003e 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, significant historical and mythological figures, traditional medicine, how the Chinese language works, real Chinese food, martial arts, and how the Chinese Communist Party works, is complemented with information on what makes China unique today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters 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 movies and movie stars, the contemporary art scene, China's incredible 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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 the media.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Matthew B. Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e holds degrees in Chinese, international relations, and Chinese linguistics. He is Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian \u0026amp; 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 \u003ci\u003eintothemiddlekingdom.com.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978182295853,"sku":"9780804857918","price":11.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ggBIkZlyXh9780804857918.webp?v=1775800881","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-geek-in-china-discovering-the-land-of-bullet-trains-alibaba-and-dim-sum-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}