{"product_id":"beijing-qian-guo-9781440868047","title":"Beijing: Geography, History, and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security, the environment, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile it is not China's most populated city, Beijing serves an important role as the political and cultural capital of the country. This volume examines Beijing's long history, contemporary society, and current challenges the city faces as we move further into the 21st century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeared toward high school readers, undergraduates, and general readers interested in learning about Beijing, this volume consists of 12 narrative chapters focused on geography, history, and culture. Coverage includes location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, popular culture, and the future. \"Life in the City\" sidebars feature interviews and memories transcribed by people who are from, lived in, or traveled through Beijing, while other sidebars offer cultural fun facts and travel tips. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume is the perfect read for anyone looking to get a better idea of what life is like in Beijing and how its culture has arrived at this point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Qian Guo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440868042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440868047\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2020 pg. 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021","brand":"Qian Guo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43940925079807,"sku":"9781440868047","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_fcde047d-e31c-49e7-8e09-7128e0c09225.jpg?v=1681449938","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beijing-qian-guo-9781440868047","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}