Chinese Culture
By: Mary Colson
Series: Global Cultures
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781406241730; 9781406241815
Subjects: Culture; History; Social life and customs; Civilization; Manners and customs
Description: How many different characters are there in Chinese writing? Which board games are popular in China? Who was Confucius? This beautifully illustrated book gives an introduction into the fascinating and ancient culture of China. Discover their approaches to visual arts and performance, and about their important beliefs, traditions, and customs. Find out about the role of family and community in Chinese culture and explore how the culture is changing and developing in the 21st century. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of culture, with fact boxes providing more detailed information on life for young people and biographies of key figures. A timeline, a cultural map, and suggestions for further research are also included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introducing Chinese culture; title: Ornament; title: Customs, activities, and Communism; title: Beliefs and festivals; title: Family and society; title: Performance; title: Chinese culture in the 21st century; title: Timeline; title: Cultural map; title: Glossary; title: Find out more; title: Index.