This is a collection of witty observations on Beijing expat life, from a mother, wife and woman intent on capturing her love-hate affair with China. Intensely personal, at times a little controversial, it's a rollercoaster ride of honesty and openness as a mother and wife (tai t…
A guide to the historic and exciting Beijing city. It provides an introduction to Beijing's position as capital of imperial dynasties for more than 1,000 years and its modern life, while features by local writers delve into Beijing's culture - everything from life in the New Chi…
A guide to the historic and exciting Beijing city. It provides an introduction to Beijing's position as capital of imperial dynasties for more than 1,000 years and its modern life, while features by local writers delve into Beijing's culture - everything from life in the New Chi…
"'Practicing law' has a dual meaning in this book. It refers to both the occupational practice of law and the practicing of transplanted laws and institutions to perfect them. The book constitutes the first monographic work on the legal history of Republican Beijing, and provide…
""Practicing law" has a dual meaning in this book. It refers to both the occupational practice of law and the practicing of transplanted laws and institutions to perfect them. The book constitutes the first monographic work on the legal history of Republican Beijing, and provide…
Li Ruru's he Soul of Beijing Opera answers that question, looking at the evolution of singing and performance styles, make-up and costume, audience demands, as well as stage and street presentation modes amid tumultuous social and political changes.
"This book will act as a powerful introduction to the story of Beijing Opera over the course of the twentieth century with a particularly strong emphasis on the Communist period and its influence on contemporary performance. Using excellent oral history research and with a storn…
Combining theatre, cultural, and area studies perspectives, this text explores how performers as social beings have responded to conflicts between tradition and modernity, and between convention and innovation. Any traditional theatre has to engage the changing world to avoid b…
Top 10 Beijing
by DK Publishing, Inc, Humphreys, Andrew
fromDK eyewitness top 10 travel guides
Handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip, packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, leading you to the very best your destination has to offer.
From the Forbidden City and Summer Palace to the Great Wall of China, this guide showcases the best places China's capital city has to offer. Eight easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting sights, such as contemporary art galleries and buzzing night markets…