This excellent overview of Chinese tradition, history and culture is perfect for the classroom, for tourists or outsiders living or doing business in China, and for inspiring discussion among readers. Covering everything from the importance of Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher, to the influence of foreign fast food and video games, this book provides a wide-ranging glimpse into the seemingly opaque Chinese mind.

The Origin of Cultures -- The Foundation of Chinese Culture -- Part I. The Role of Language in Preserving and Transmitting Chinese Culture -- Part II. The Essence of China's Traditional Culture -- Part III. Chinese Culture Today -- Part IV. Key Terms that Reveal the Chinese Way of Thinking & Behaving.