China [electronic resource]
Sebag-Montefiore, Poppy2013
Book
Abstract: Eyewitness China investigates China's present-day culture and highlights everything from life in a rural village to changing fashions and technological innovations. Discover the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine, find out how China is surging ahead in international sports, trace each dynasty with the help of a comprehensive timeline, and much, much more!
Main title:
China [electronic resource] / written by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore ; consultant, Zhou Xun.
Work:
Imprint:
London [Eng] ; New York [N.Y.] : DK Publishing, 2007 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (294 entries) : 223 images, digital files.
Series title:
Variant title:
At head of title: Eyewitness.
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps.
Contents:
The day begins -- Diverse land -- A long history -- Speaking Chinese -- Citizenship -- Changing fashions -- Hutongs and high-rises -- Welcome home -- Megacities -- On the move -- Made in China -- Going to market -- Life in the village -- Farming -- The natural world -- Food and drink -- Family life -- Religion and spirituality -- Festivals -- Education -- Media -- Science and innovation -- Medicine and healing -- World of art -- Music, theater, and dance -- Cinema -- Sporting life -- The end of the day -- Mapping China -- Timeline -- Famous Chinese -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
0756629764 (print)9781782682882 (online)
Dewey class:
951.06
LC class:
DS706
Language:
English
Added title:
Related title:
China
Subject:
BRN:
502348
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