Overview
Promotes cultural understanding of the rising power which is China
Offers a comprehensive guide to Chinese history, politics, economy and culture
Covers a range of key areas such as the economy, industry, science and technology
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About this book
Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this text is a key tool for students interested in further developing their understanding of Chinese society and culture. Written by a team of experts in their fields,  this book provides a survey of Chinese culture, delving deeper into areas such as Chinese philosophy, religion, politics and education. It offers the reader a wide range of essential facts to better understand contemporary China through its history and cultural background, touching on key areas such as the development of science and technology in China, as well as the country’s economy and trade history, and is a key read for scholars and students in Chinese Culture, Sociology and Politics.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Yanhui Chen is Professor at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China. His research interest: ancient Chinese literature and cultural studies.
Lianhua Xu is the Editor of the Journal of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China.
Kaiju Chen is Professor of English language and culture at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China. His major research interests include cultural studies, philosophy of culture, education, and translation.Xiyuan Xiong is a Lecturer in English Language and Literature as well as editor at Sun Yat-sen University Press. His chief research interests include translation studies (mainly in Chinese translation history and translation criticism) and cultural studies.
Wenquan Wu has an M.A. in Translation Studies (Nanjing University, China) and a Master degree in Business Management from the University of Tübingen, Germany.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Understanding Chinese Culture
Book Subtitle: Philosophy, Religion, Science and Technology
Editors: Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu
Translated by: Kaiju Chen, Xiyuan Xiong, Wenquan Wu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8162-0
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore
eBook Packages: History, History (R0)
Copyright Information: South China University of Technology Press 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-8161-3Published: 06 April 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-4082-6Published: 25 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-8162-0Published: 26 March 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 249
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: History of China, Asian Culture, Non-Western Philosophy, Asian Languages