ISBN: 9781442247925 - thinking through china (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this innovative book Jerusha McCormack and John G. Blair introduce China on its own terms. By explaining ten key concepts that frame the way most Chinese people think about the world, they compare these terms which don t translate readily into English with the ways most of us, as Westerners, think. The book then poses four questions that Westerners routinely ask about China. But rather than answer with Western assumptions, the authors respond using these ten Chinese key words. Not surprisingly, the answers differ in startling ways from standard Western responses. This intensive bridging work allows those without deep knowledge of China to understand the very different perspectives to be gained by looking at the world through Chinese eyes. As each of the ten words maps out new territory, the premises of a very dissimilar but equally coherent world view gradually emerge. Creating a cultural cartography through both text and image, the authors provide readers with a vivid sense of what is uniquely Chinese about China.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. minor shelf wear only.

Zustand: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 297 pages. 9.50x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp. 328.

Zustand: New. This innovative book introduces China on its own terms by explaining ten key concepts that frame the way most Chinese people think about the world. Creating a cultural cartography through both text and image, the authors provide readers with a vivid sense of what is uniquely Chinese about China. Num Pages: 328 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 27 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; HBJF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…