Beijing (Culture Shock) - Softcover

Kay Jones; Anthony Pan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0462008010 ISBN 13: 9780462008011

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Books, 2006

Synopsis

CultureShock! Beijing offers readers an insight into life within the capital and political centre of China. Home to more than 100,000 foreigners, it is no surprise that the city has been spawning modern buildings to accommodate the increasing economic activity. Ironically, many Beijingers still do not have running water in their homes and most of them are not able to afford the numerous imported goods on sale at the spanking new shopping malls. Nevertheless, the people of Beijing boast a rich culture which has been preserved through a long line of dynasties. Go on a historical tour of the city to uncover the traditional values and customs of the Beijing people and understand who they really are. Make use of the tips on learning the language, finding a place to live, dealing with finances as well as staying healthy and safe. CultureShock! Beijing is the essential guide that will help anyone overcome the cultural barriers and fully settle into this Chinese city as it takes a bumpy journey towards modernisation.

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About the Author

Kay Jones holds a degree in Chinese studies and French language from the State University of New York at Albany. Originally from the US, she lived in Beijing for three years and continues to travel there frequently. She has also lived in France, England, and Japan. Her professional background includes work in the fields of international trade, not-for-profit, and retail, with over a dozen years spent consulting on global business practices and intercultural issues. She has travelled around China as well as to Singapore, Canada, Italy, and Germany, and speaks Mandarin, French, and some Japanese in addition to her native English. Although she has written several articles on foreign businesses operating in China, this is her first book. Anthony Pan was born in China and educated in Hong Kong and the US. He completed graduate studies in sociology and East Asian studies at Princeton University and in Chinese history at the University of California at Berkeley, going on to teach East Asian sociology and history at Sophia University in Tokyo. Later, he conducted research in Chinese history as a Fulbright Fellow at Tokyo University. He holds a law degree from Columbia University, and is a member of the New York Bar. For several years he has worked as a consultant, travelling frequently to Beijing and other Chinese cities to advise on international business and cultural issues. He speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Japanese.

About this edition

• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0462008010
• ISBN 13: 9780462008011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264