Encyclopedia of China : the essential reference to China, its history and culture / Dorothy Perkins
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TextDescription: ix, 662 pages : illustrations ; 29 cmISBN: 0816026939; 9780816026937Subject(s): Cultuur | China -- EncyclopediasGenre/Form: Reference works. | Wörterbuch (Fachlexikon) | Encyclopedias. | Reference works. DDC classification: 951/.003 LOC classification: DS705 | .P47 1999Summary: This encyclopedia presents more than 1,000 entries explore all aspects of China's past, present and future, with essay-length entries on provinces and major cities; Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and other religions; family life; calligraphy, embroidery, sculpture and other arts and crafts; folktales and mythology; martial arts, including tai chi chuan and kung fu; native animals and plants; emperors and dynasties; political movements and institutions; traditional medicine; contemporary leaders; festivals and holidays; foreign relations; language and writing; educational systems; Chinese communities around the world; and much more. Photographs and illustrations depict Chinese art and architecture, everyday life, cities, and political figures. An extensive system of cross-references link concepts, people and events
| Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | 951.003/PER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39844300024300 |
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| 951/ROB A history of China / | 951/SCH Twentieth century China : | 951/SHU The ancient Chinese / | 951.003/PER Encyclopedia of China : | 951.03/RAW The last emperors : | 951.042/CHA The rape of Nanking : | 951.05092/MAO Mao Zedong's China / |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 633-635) and index
This encyclopedia presents more than 1,000 entries explore all aspects of China's past, present and future, with essay-length entries on provinces and major cities; Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and other religions; family life; calligraphy, embroidery, sculpture and other arts and crafts; folktales and mythology; martial arts, including tai chi chuan and kung fu; native animals and plants; emperors and dynasties; political movements and institutions; traditional medicine; contemporary leaders; festivals and holidays; foreign relations; language and writing; educational systems; Chinese communities around the world; and much more. Photographs and illustrations depict Chinese art and architecture, everyday life, cities, and political figures. An extensive system of cross-references link concepts, people and events
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