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Hardcover. From its humble "straw mat" origins to its paradoxical status as a national treasure, "p'ansori" has survived centuries of change and remains the primary source of Korean narrative and poetic consciousness. Chan Park celebrates "p'ansori" as a living tradition, adapting to an ever-shifting context. Series: Hawaii Studies on Korea. Num Pages: 392 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 2GK; AVGE; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824825119
ISBN
9780824825119
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.45
€ 54.97

Hardback. Li Mengyang (1473 1530) was a scholar-official who initiated the literary archaist movement that sought to restore ancient styles of prose and poetry in sixteenth-century China. Chang Woei Ong situates Li's quest to redefine literati learning as a way to build a perfect social order in the context of intellectual transitions since the Song dynasty. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 350 pages, 1 line illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3JB; BGH; DSBD; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674970595
ISBN
9780674970595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 45.34

Hardcover. An intimate examination of early Ch'ing China Num Pages: 378 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472108220
ISBN
9780472108220
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.42
€ 85.46

Paperback. Editor(s): Laughlin, Charles A. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 2G; DSBH; DSBH5; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349530274
ISBN
9781349530274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.31

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 181 x 13. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Kodansha USA
Edition
Blg Rep
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568364186
ISBN
9781568364186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.95

Paperback. Offers a description of the grammar of Mandarin Chinese, the official spoken language of China and Taiwan, in functional terms. This title focuses on the role and meanings of word-level and sentence-level structures in actual conversations. Num Pages: 720 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CF; CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 42. Weight in Grams: 986. A Functional Reference Grammar. 720 pages, illustrations. Offers a description of the grammar of Mandarin Chinese, the official spoken language of China and Taiwan, in functional terms. This title focuses on the role and meanings of word-level and sentence-level structures in actual conversations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CF; CJBG. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 44. Weight: 974.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
720
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520066106
ISBN
9780520066106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 38.89

Hardback. Balancing analyses of plot, character, and motif with insights into the cultural and political milieu of the late Heian period, this title calls for a re-evaluation of late Heian fiction. It examines 3 texts - "The Tale of Sagoromo", "The Tale of the Hamamatsu Middle Counselor", and "Nezame at Night" - as heirs to the literary legacy of "Genji". Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 250 pages, 4 charts. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 254 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674025073
ISBN
9780674025073
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 37.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
GW Publishing,Chinnor United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903103241
ISBN
9781903103241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, b/w line drawings. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
GW Publishing,Chinnor United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903103166
ISBN
9781903103166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415524070
ISBN
9780415524070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.84

Paperback. Series: Michigan Monographs in Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
U OF M CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892640034
ISBN
9780892640034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.27

Paperback. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 280 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1020.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691162935
ISBN
9780691162935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.45
€ 41.44

Paperback. Covers topics that are essential to understanding contemporary Chinese society, including changing attitudes toward women and marriage, the one-child policy, economic development, China's ethnic minorities, and debates surrounding Taiwan and Hong Kong. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 278 x 218 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1094.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised, Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691153117
ISBN
9780691153117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.27
€ 55.91

Paperback. Suitable for students who have completed at least two years of college Chinese, this title includes topics that are relevant to contemporary Chinese society, such as the increasing divisions between the rich and poor, the conflict between economic development and environmental protection, and changing attitudes toward sex and marriage. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1064.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised, Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691153100
ISBN
9780691153100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.61
€ 52.50

Paperback. Suitable for advanced beginners or 'heritage learners' who already speak some Chinese but require instruction in reading and writing fundamentals before moving to the intermediate level, this title contains lessons, grammar notes, and exercises. It offers foundations in pronunciation, characters, and grammar. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 280 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1060.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised, Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691153087
ISBN
9780691153087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.27
€ 55.91

Paperback. Provides students with essential lessons for advancing their Chinese language skills, and also introduces important aspects of contemporary Chinese society and culture. It incorporates suggestions from years of student and teacher feedback, and includes lessons as well as vocabulary glosses, grammar explanations, and exercises. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 281 x 18. Weight in Grams: 802.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised, Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691153094
ISBN
9780691153094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.27
€ 56.31

Paperback. Editor(s): Chou, Chih-p'ing; Wang, Ying; Wang, Xuedong. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 280 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1026.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691172484
ISBN
9780691172484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.35

Paperback. Written from the perspective of a foreign student who has just arrived in China, this title provides the lessons and learning materials about the changing face of China. It includes lessons on daily life, such as doing laundry and getting a haircut, as well as visiting the zoo, night markets, and the Great Wall. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; CJBR; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 219 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1236.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised, Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691148366
ISBN
9780691148366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.27
€ 55.91

Paperback. Offers a look at contemporary Chinese society. This book covers such topics as: buying a home versus having a child; consumer exports to America; depression; online dating; cell phones; empty-nest syndrome; fast food; the Virginia Tech massacre; medicine; the 2008 Sichuan earthquake; and, global warming. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJBR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1232.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
536
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691146911
ISBN
9780691146911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.77
€ 58.46

Paperback. Suitable for upper-level students, usually in their fourth year of studying Chinese, this book contains literary works and essays related to the social sciences. It reflects the social issues China has faced in the years and presents a fresh approach to introducing students to various aspects of Chinese society. Series: The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese. Num Pages: 648 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; CJBR; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 203 x 42. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691010441
ISBN
9780691010441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 93.25
€ 71.22

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