China

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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!

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Full title :China / written by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore ; Consultant, Zhou Xun.

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Publication Date:©2007

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):DK Publishing
Place of Publication:London [Eng]
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2007

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Description:1 online resource (72 pages) : : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps.

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ISBN:9781782682882, 1782682880, 9780756642099, 0756642094
oclc:ocn839673340
LC Classification:DS706
Dewey Decimal:951.06

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.

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