China in Ten Words by Yu Hua (2012-08-21)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073NTPB6V |
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| Number of Pages | : | 552 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Zhongguo!" according to taylor storey. Fantastic book! I have now read Zhongguo! Fantastic book! I have now read 3 "popular" style books written about China, this is by far the best one. (The others were Dreaming in Chinese by Fallows- pretty good from a linguistics angle and Lost on Planet China by Troost - not horrible, but there's a lot better out there i'm sure). The author of this book, Yu Hua, is a prominent Chinese author who lives in Beijing/Hangzhou. He has w. "popular" style books written about China, this is by far the best one. (The others were Dreaming in Chinese by Fallows- pretty good from a linguistics angle and Lost on Planet China by Troost - not horrible, but there's a lot better out there i'm sure). The author of this book, Yu Hua, is a prominent Chinese author who lives in Beijing/Hangzhou. He has w. J S said Wonderful, Pithy: Everyone Should Read This.. I purchased this book to read while on my trip to China. I previously had read very little about Chinese culture and history, but wanted to learn more while traveling.This is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. It is fast paced and never dull. An eye-opening, whirlwind tour of how China's history has defined its culture and economy of today.After reading, I went to pick up. "What's in a Word?" according to A. Jones. Great writing, great story-telling, and insightful commentary on contemporary cultural events of China through the use of ten essays on the meaning of ten words. The author uses his own life history and his brilliant skills to bring the meaning of these words to life, in the context of his life and the lives of Chinese citizens. He uses his sharp mind and warm heart to analyze political p
In "Disparity," for example, Yu Hua illustrates the expanding gaps that separate citizens of the country. And in "Bamboozle," he describes the increasingly brazen practices of trickery, fraud, and chicanery that are, he suggests, becoming a way of life at every level of society. Witty, insightful, and courageous, this is a refreshingly candid vision of the "Chinese miracle" and all of its consequences.. In "Copycat," he depicts the escalating trend of piracy and imitation as a creative new form of revolutionary action. Framed by 10 phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words uses personal stories and astute analysis to reveal as never before the world's most populous yet oft-misunderstood nation. From one of China's most acclaimed writers: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades