In 101 Stories for foreigners to Understand Chinese People Yiand Bryan Ellis tell stories about their experiences living inChina to introduce elements of Chinese culture,etiquette andinterpersonal interaction. When they moved from New York City to Shanghai they readseveral guide books and thought they were pre-pared.But dozens ofsmall yet significant cultural differences caught them bysurprise! Three years(and numerous faux pass misunderstandings andmisinterpretations)later,they have written this book to helpreaders benefit from their experiences.Their stories explain boththe“what’s”and the“why’s”of Chinese customs,So that readers canbetter understand and appreciate the Chinese way of thinking andliving.Often,what seems bizarre and strange at first makes perfectsense if you see it from a Chinese perspective.Yi and Bryan haveenjoyed learning about Chinese culture and hope that the readerswill enjoy this journey of discovery as well.
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This is a book focuse on the historical and current affairsconcerning stability and development in Xinjiang. It has beenwritten with the purpose of respecting history, clarifying thetruth, and basing on the reality.
外国人选购中国礼品的实用指南,图文并茂,方便携带,实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.
中国是一个位于东半球,太平洋中东部的东亚国家,占地960万平方公里,其土地面积占据了全球土地总面积的1/15、亚洲土地总面积的1/4,是继俄罗斯、加拿大之后的第三大国家。其与其他国家的陆地边界为惊人的2万公里,有14个邻国。其海洋面积30万平方公里,为世界,大陆海岸线全长1.8万公里,北端到南端相距5.2千公里。其境内有众多山川、湖泊和河流,幅员辽阔,地广物博,风光优美。本书为《中国风光》摄影集,阿拉伯文版。
作为中国社会学的奠基人之一,1979年费孝通先生出任中国社会学学会会长,开始重建中国社会学的历程。他先后到西北地区、西南地区、黄河三角洲、长江三角洲、珠江三角洲、环渤海地区、中原经济协作区、淮海经济协作区、东北地区、京九铁路沿线地区等进行田野调查,提出很多既符合当地实际,又具有全局意义的重要发展思路与具体建议。他也是 早关注乡镇企业和小城镇发展的中国社会学家之一, 早关注和探讨了温州现象。《中国的小城镇(功能问题展望)(英文版)》收录了20世纪80年代,费孝通先生和他的同仁对小城镇的学术研究成果,通过本书可以了解80年代中国城镇化进程的状况和所面临的问题,以及当时学者的思索。特别是费先生的作品,不仅可以让读者对小城镇问题有一个透彻的了解,还可领略到其一代大家的学术敏感度和政治洞见。
中国店铺的招牌和幌子分别是店铺和行业的标志,统称招幌,是中国商业习俗的表现形式之一。中国招幌随商品交易出现而产生,在商品经济发展中不断汰旧推新,生生灭灭,历久传承。 本书收集19世纪与20世纪之交流行于市面上的各业招幌图式约百种,并配以相应的表现店铺、作坊、市街景象的绘画、摄影作品。旨在重现沉没于历史岁月中的市井商情和街市景观,读者借着这些静态和动态的图像,结合书中文字,或可对中国招幌的产生、发展、演变及其中蕴蓄的民俗文化,以及与之相关的古人、古事和商品知识有约略的了解。
Traditional images of the lion are iconic cultural symbols of China. The lion is believed to be one of the most auspicious animals in Chinese folk culture. Images of the creature gradually gained popularity throughout the country as they spread from religious venues to people's homes. With their distinctive national character and regional features, rugged appearance and excellent craftsmanship, Chinese stone lions are favorites of the Chinese people.This book focuses on the development of stone lion carving, the evolution of its designs, the folk culture the creatures exemplify, the principles for stone lion carving, and the various styles and uses of stone lions. On these pages are more than 300 photographs of the carved beasts from nearly 20 regions in China.
我们对手语的分类、标准化手语的形成及手语的一些基本特色做了一些初步的介绍和分析。当然手语的表辞达意能力是十分丰富的,决非 这一篇短短的文章所能涵概。但针对手语的研究与针对其他自然语言的研究相比还是十分薄弱的。在对手语进行研究时,笔者发现许多问题值得我们去进一步探讨。
在将近上千年的时间里,中国无论在经济上还是文化上,都遥遥领先于世界其他国家,以至于伏尔泰曾经这样赞颂中国:“中国人在道德和政治经济学、农业、生活必需的技艺等等方面已臻境地。”古人所取得的巨大成就,既是中国人无上的荣誉,也成了中国人甜蜜的负担。事实上,几乎后来所兴起的任何一种新的思想,都可以在更早的古人那里找到类似的说法,甚至在很多时候,古人说得更为清晰和透彻。这种独特的情形,逐渐造就了中国人重继承而不重开创的品格。中国的人文学者,更看重“言必有据”,“字字皆有出处”,强调自己的思想是溯源于古代的某位学者,而轻视那种标新立异、违背古人原则的理论。当贵古贱今成为一种社会风气时,即使要阐述一种全新的思想,也往往要先披上一层古人的外衣,借助于对古代典籍的再诠释而实现。也正因为如此,