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This book was the main text for an adult education class on China, led by the author, Larry Herzberg.
The 59 chapters are brief and very readable, and the book is a good beginning guide to what you might want to know as a beginner in learning about China. From the history and ancient culture of China to the present day customs, politics, and current events, Herzberg presents a treasury of facts and bursts dozens of preconceptions the reader may have.
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The 59 chapters are brief and very readable, and the book is a good beginning guide to what you might want to know as a beginner in learning about China. From the history and ancient culture of China to the present day customs, politics, and current events, Herzberg presents a treasury of facts and bursts dozens of preconceptions the reader may have.
I gained a lot of knowledge from reading this, ...more
Nice book. I always felt like I know too little about China, this book gives a good general info about everything so I can dig deeper in the topics that interest me more.
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Larry Herzberg studied Chinese for five years at Vanderbilt University before doing his Master's and Ph.D. work in Chinese Language and Literature at Indiana University. In 1980 he founded the Chinese Language Program at Albion College and then did the same at Calvin College in 1984. For the past three decades he has taught the Chinese language at the college level.
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