Letters from China - Couverture souple

Wall, Sue

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844014037 ISBN 13 : 9781844014033

Editeur : Athena Press, 2005

Synopsis

These letters provide a fascinating insider's account of everyday life in China at a time when, although the country is rapidly undergoing change, it is still possible to "catch some of the old China". The author has something to say on every aspect of life: the cold winters and hot stifling summers; Chinese social customs, both traditional and modern; working and living conditions; love and marriage. Nothing escapes her attention. She is at her most informative when describing her personal experience both in coping with domestic problems, and with the issues of her professional life in the field of education administration and teaching. For instance, at a college where she works, the author encounters a culture of gossip and confusion rather than straight communication. However, the most important thing is that, in the process, she acquires not only new friends, but a new world view. With the aid of these perceptive and well balanced observations, the reader easily forms an impression of contemporary China and what it means to live there as a Westerner. The letters, written in an appropriately relaxed and informal style, serve as a valuable source of information for all those interested in the country.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book is based on genuine letters I wrote when I had the chance to live and work in Beijing for two years, from 2001. I had already visited China many times following my first trip in 1999, and friends and colleagues back in England were keen to know more about life there. The letters were a way of conveying the fun I was having, the difficulties I encountered - not least with the language - and of providing an insight into this fascinating country. Those who read the letters as I was writing them clearly enjoyed them and suggested I should try to get them published for a wider audience. This is the result. The letters have only been slightly edited and I have added later ones from more recent visits to keep them up to date. They are intended to be informal, personal and chatty - an easy read, just like letters from a friend. I hope you will find them enjoyable and enlightening, and good introduction to China.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Athena Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844014037
• ISBN 13: 9781844014033
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible