UnderstandingChina Format: ClothOverBoards

China’s rise is undeniable, and its impact on the world is astonishing. But, what do people actually know about this incredibly diverse and unique country? Understanding China is the first of its kind textbook developed with leading Chinese universities that aims to introduce students interested in its history and future to key concepts of Chinese culture and thought. The book covers everything from the economy to medicine, from language to cuisine, to move readers beyond stereotypes and to provide them with a systematic and comprehensive overview of the country. This guide is the one-stop-shop primer to truly engaging with Chinese culture, and it is the first step to truly understanding China.

Dr. CHENG Aimin is professor of language and culture at the School of Humanities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Nanjing University, China. He studied and taught at several American universities including Harvard University and Penn State University. He is one of the leading experts in foreign/second language education in China. He has published more than 100 scholarly articles in domestic and international journals, and over 10 books. He has also translated Joseph Heller’s Catch 22 (Taipei, 1995) and D. H. Lawrence’s The Trespasser (Nanjing, 1997).