China

by Sebag-Montefiore, Poppy

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Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of China.

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Title Statements

Full title :China / written by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore.

Summary

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the history, culture, and people of China.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2007.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):DK
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2007.

Notes

At head of title: Eyewitness.

"Discover the world's most populous country, and how it's changing with the times"--Cover.

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:72 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; : 29 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780756629755, 0756629756, 9780756629762, 0756629764
oclc:on1000111848
LC Classification:DS706
Dewey Decimal:J 951 SEB

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.