China - Culture Smart!

<p><strong><i>Don't just see the sights-- get to know the people.</i></strong></p> <p>For thousands of years the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system based on Confucian values and tempered by the Mandate of Heaven. Dynasties came and went but the essence of being Chinese remained essentially unchanged until the twentieth century. Since then change has taken place in Chinese society at unprecedented speed as the country first experienced the turmoil of civil war and revolution before emerging on to the world stage as a global superpower.</p> <p>This thoroughly updated edition of <i>Culture Smart! China</i> puts these changes into historical context explains deep-seated cultural attitudes and guides you through the maze of unfamiliar social situations in order to help you discover for yourself the pragmatism genius warmth and humanity of this extraordinary country and its people.</p> <p><strong>Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history values attitudes and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.</strong></p>