Status
Available
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Publication
Important Books (2013), 370 pages
DDC/MDS
| 915.1 |
Description
In this classic book Yutang Ling does a fantastic job of describing Chinese people, customs and culture in an understandable way for the Western reader. this book was the first of it's kind, Ling being a rarity as he was fluent in both English and Chinese, having been born in China but growing up in America. This extremely popular book will prove to be a fascinating read, and is highly recommended on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in different cultures and societies.
User reviews
LibraryThing member xuebi
Lin Yutang writes here in a systematic approach to a western audience about China and Chinese culture. Still prescient even today, after nearly seventy years, Lin truly understands what it is to be Chinese and conveys that to his audience, and is frank and sincere about China's shortcomings and
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positives. Highly recommended at the time of its publishing, it ought to remain so today. Show Less
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
370 p.; 5.98 inches
ISBN
8087830881 / 9788087830888