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Paperback. The result is an unprecedented guide to the study of Chinese myth for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Num Pages: 344 pages, 10, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
Fourth Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801861833
ISBN
9780801861833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.05

Hardback. This ambitious work traces a social history of semicolonialism in late-19th and early-20th-century China. It takes as its central concern the intertwining of two antagonistic forces: elite constructions of modernity shaped globally and an alternative line of peasant resistance and development. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804729321
ISBN
9780804729321
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.38

Hardcover. Presents a multimedia, interdisciplinary study of Chinese modernity in the context of globalization since the late nineteenth century. This book draws on Chinese literature, film, art, photography, and video to broadly map the emergence of modern China in relation to the capitalist world-system in the economic, social, and political realms. Num Pages: 264 pages, 43 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; AB; DSBH; JFC; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824831110
ISBN
9780824831110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.74

Paperback. Suitable for students and scholars of modernism, Chinese literature and history, film studies, and cultural studies, this book offers both a historical narrative and a critical analysis of the cultural visions and experiences of China's post-Mao era. Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 448 pages, 12 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APF; HBJF; HBLW3; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 778.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822318460
ISBN
9780822318460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. A thorough and fascinating study of motivations, relationships and impact of Chinese migrants in Africa. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1H; GTF; JFFN; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780329161
ISBN
9781780329161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.71

Paperback. Inspired by recent work on diaspora and cultural globalization, this text argues that the political and economic activities of Chinese migrants can be best understood by taking into account their links to one another and China through a transnational perspective. Num Pages: 362 pages, 9 halftones, 6 line drawings, 4 maps, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBBNC; 1KLSR; 1MKPH; HBJF; HBLW; HBTB; JFFN; JFSL1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
362
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226560250
ISBN
9780226560250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 33.53

Paperback. If Chinese medicine is "traditional," why has it not disappeared with the rest of traditional Chinese society? What is the secret to Chinese medicine's remarkable adaptability that has allowed it to prosper for more than 2000 years? This title deals with these questions. Series: Science & Cultural Theory. Num Pages: 432 pages, 43 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MB; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 150 x 28. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822328728
ISBN
9780822328728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MX; VFDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 7. Weight in Grams: 134.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Spinifex Press Australia
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781875559701
ISBN
9781875559701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.03

Hardback. This illustrated history is a comprehensive introduction to Chinese healing practices across time and cultures. Global contributions from 58 scholars in archaeology, history, anthropology, religion, and medicine make this a vital resource for those working in East Asian or world history, medical history, anthropology, biomedicine, and healing arts. Editor(s): Hinrichs, T. J.; Barnes, Linda L. Num Pages: 480 pages, 76 halftones, 5 line illust7ations, 9 maps, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MBX; MX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 249 x 34. Weight in Grams: 908.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674047372
ISBN
9780674047372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.09
€ 54.32

paperback. The aim of ancient Chinese medicine is to restore harmony through herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and the diagnostic skills of the physician. The governing principle is to balance Yin and Yang. This book explains the theory and practice in the light of up-to-date scientific research. Num Pages: 528 pages, b&w line diagrams. BIC Classification: 1FPC; VXHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 39. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
Rider
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712602815
ISBN
9780712602815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.89

Hardback. Chinese Medical Qigong is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, used in universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Correlating traditional therapies of Qigong with outcomes of modern scientific research, it is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study. Editor(s): Liu, Tianjun; Chen, Kevin. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MX; VXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 186 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1684.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
656
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848190238
ISBN
9781848190238
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.42

Hardcover. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; MX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 247 x 26. Weight in Grams: 838.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd India
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9788180561658
ISBN
9788180561658
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.03

hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 451.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804717823
ISBN
9780804717823
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.26

Paperback. This work argues that the most profound and far-reaching effects of Buddhism on Chinese culture occurred at the level of practice, specifically in religious rituals designed to cure people of disease, demonic possession, and bad luck. Editor(s): Faure, Bernard. Series: Asian Religions & Culture. Num Pages: 432 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRKN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 46. Weight in Grams: 668.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804739405
ISBN
9780804739405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.36

Hardcover. Tells the story of China through 96 short biographies. This book includes a colourful array of very different men and women: emperors and empresses, concubines, officials and political figures, rebels, exiles, philosophers, writers and poets, artists, musicians, scientists, military leaders and committed pacifists. Num Pages: 232 pages, 83 illustrations, 52 in colour. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 712.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780500251928
ISBN
9780500251928
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 4.99

Hardback. This ethnographic account invites readers to consider a fascinating case of globalized labor -- a Korean-owned and managed factory in China, operated by Chinese laborers, where the clash of cultures, traditions, and classes threatens both productivity and peace on the factory floor. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPK; GTF; JFFS; JHBL; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804784542
ISBN
9780804784542
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.22

Num Pages: 160 pages, 415 color images. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1078.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764323799
ISBN
9780764323799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.45

Hardcover. In craft book Chinese Knotting, author Lydia Chen first traces the origins, history, and symbolism of this fascinating craft, before taking the reader through the fundamental elements necessary for tying Chinese decorative knots the materials, implements, and main processes Num Pages: 116 pages, colour and black and white photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216. Weight in Grams: 794.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804848756
ISBN
9780804848756
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.10

Hardcover. Editor(s): Michaud, Zackary A. Num Pages: 177 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Number of pages
177
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626188334
ISBN
9781626188334
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 178.62
€ 122.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 156. Weight in Grams: 349.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138970557
ISBN
9781138970557
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.32

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