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| China: People Place Culture History | 
 enlarge | Author: Dk Publishing
Publisher: DK Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (10 reviews)
Sales Rank: 11629
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 10.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0756631599
Dewey Decimal Number: 951
EAN: 9780756631598
ASIN: 0756631599
Publication Date: September 3, 2007
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Reactions of the book from 3 different generations. November 29, 2007
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
I will summarize the reactions and comments from 3 different generations with different experiences.
1. Our parents' generation who live in China but visit US occasionally - This book has a different perspective about China. It is not how we view it, but it also strikes a cord with us because it combined something old and something new, or in another word, a new perspective on both new and old things.
2. Our generation who lived in China until college years and then lived in the US afterwards - Great introductory book of China. It is simple and it is mostly from a Westerner's perspective in terms of how the history, architecture and cultures are described - a very good one indeed. It is certainly missing a lot of information, especially about the culture and the ways of life in the northern part of China where tradionationally held a stronger influence in the country. But we also agree that this book is an effective introduction.
3. The kids who are born in the US and managed a visit or two to China - Curious. Tell me more. Is that really how you lived, Mom and Dad?
So overall, it is a wonderful book to read and many great photos to look at.
As much as it feels complete, it is only a simple slice of China and you can only take one slice at a time.
 China looking good. November 21, 2007
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Well scrubbed look at current life but a well done historical look still, a great read and beautiful to look at. Just don't ask too many questions about political freedoms.
Great book... November 5, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I travel to China often, and wanted to learn more about the history. This book is very complete and is simply beautiful. I highly recommend this one.
Fine Photography, A Good Alternative Guide October 28, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Here is a very good alternative to the traditional text-based guides, although, having said that, there is a good deal of information in this book as well. I don't own this yet, but I did have a good long look through it in the local bookstore and from my inspection I can tell you that the pictures (over 700 of them) are splendid and the net result is a sumptuous portrait of a vast and diverse land; its culture, people, and architecture. Absolutely brilliant. It's so good in fact, that it works as just something to have around (on the coffee table for example) even if you aren't planning a trip to China. All I want to know is why - WHY - can't I take photos like that?
Troy Parfitt, author
One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words October 19, 2007
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
The stunning new book, China: People Place Culture History, asks the question: "Please tell me who are the Chinese? Show me how to cherish memory. Please tell me of this poeple's greatness. Softly tell me; don't shout it out." The answer to this prayer by Wen Yiduo (1899-1946) is a beautiful journey into China,both ancient and modern, divided into sections under the headings: landscape, history, people, culture, and architecture. Each part tells the story through gorgeous photography, beautiful printing, and quotations from Chinese literature. The foreword by Anchee Min states that though the creators are not Chinese, they have captured the essence of her great country. The reader will gain an intimate understanding and appreciation of this force to be reckoned with in the coming century.
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