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Beijing : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Kay Jones, Anthony Pan.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jones, Kay, 1959-
- Series:
- CultureShock Series
- Culture shock!
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Etiquette--China--Beijing.
- Etiquette.
- Beijing (China)--Social life and customs.
- Beijing (China).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (265 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Culture Shock! Beijing offers readers an insight into life within the capital and political centre of China. Home to more than 100,000 foreigners, it is no surprise that the city has been spawning modern buildings to accommodate the increasing economic activity. Ironically, many Beijinger's still do not have running water in their homes and most of them are not able to afford the numerous imported goods on sale at the spanking new shopping malls. Nevertheless, the people of Beijing boast a rich culture which has been preserved through a long line of dynasties. Go on a historical tour of the city
- Contents:
- Cover; Content; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Map; Culture Quiz; Do's & Don't; Glossary; Resource Guide; Further Reading; About The Authors; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-246) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9789814435741
- 9814435740
- 9789812616821
- 9812616829
- OCLC:
- 437236278
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