{"product_id":"culture-and-customs-of-china-richard-gunde-9780313308765","title":"Culture and Customs of China","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith great care and judicious inclusion of noteworthy material, Gunde has provided a one-stop reference on the contributions of the Chinese and their way of life. In one volume, the essence of China--past and present--is brilliantly captured. The extensive coverage includes chapters on the land, history, and people; thought and religion; literature and art; music and dance; food and clothing; architecture and housing; family and gender; and holidays and leisure activities. The volume is further enhanced by a chronology, guide to pronunciation, glossary, suggested readings, numerous photos, and volume map. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChina is ever-important on the global stage as the world's second-largest and most populous country. Up-to-date and written with warmth, eloquence, and authority, \u003ci\u003eCulture and Customs of China\u003c\/i\u003e will be a popular source for students and the interested reader seeking to understand the modern people and culture in the context of an ancient history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Gunde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313308764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313308765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.65h x 6.35w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2002 pg. 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2002 pg. 37","brand":"Richard Gunde","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45476841718015,"sku":"9780313308765","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_917b75f9-5cdd-4947-982f-d1da162593bf.jpg?v=1715918315","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/culture-and-customs-of-china-richard-gunde-9780313308765","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}