- Library Binding: 32 pages
- Publisher: Crabtree Publishing; [Rev. ed.] edition (Oct 31 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 077879377X
- ISBN-13: 978-0778793779
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 22.4 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 399 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,920,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Grade 4-8-- Three large, slim volumes illustrated with maps, drawings, and abundant color photographs survey the geography, society, and culture of the world's most populous nation. The page layout--brief paragraphs with catchy headlines surrounded by pictures--is inviting and should encourage reluctant older readers. Aside from an overreliance on exclamation points, the style is generally readable, summarizing complex subjects well. Occasionally, oversimplification misleads. The first paragraph of . . . Culture , states: ". . . in the last one hundred years . . . The government did not encourage people to pursue cultural activities. . . in fact, many people were punished for having an interest in culture. . . ." Are readers to believe that the excesses of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) lasted a century? Stephen Keeler's Passport to China (Watts, 1987), similar in format and age range but more condensed and stuffed with facts, is a better buy. If there is a need for informational books on China, this set, particularly the Culture volume, offers tidbits not easily available elsewhere. --Margaret A. Chang, Buxton School, Williamstown, MA
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Spectacular new photographs highlight this new edition of Japan the culture. Fascinating aspects of Japanese theater, festivals, and fine arts are explained in clear, simple text.
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Beautiful book, pictures - higlights of the culture of China, Oct 20 2011
By John Scott "John Scott" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: China - the culture (revised, ed. 2) (Library Binding)
China the Culture is a beautiful book with very nice photos. It gives a concise review of each aspect of China's culture, including its religion, food, arts, symbols, horoscope, festivals and traditions. It also includes gamse and hobbies. It is clear and easy to understand, logical, and provides enough historical information, including the Cultural Revolution and how it affected the cultural development during that time period, and the resurgence of Chinese culture. It develops each individual subheading in one or two paragraphs, but gives enough information, including tieing in Chinese religious beliefs or political climate. A very good introduction to Chinese culture. It is good for the grade school or junior high school classroom and can also be used for research in high school or for those new to Chinese culture.
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