Ebook: Encyclopedia of China: History and Culture

Presents a representative cross-section of entries on all aspects of the history and culture of China. Alphabetically organized, the entries include* major cities and provinces* historical eras and figures* government and politics* economics* religion* language and the writing system* food and customs* sports and martial arts* crafts and architecture* important Chinese figures outside of mainland China* important Westerners in China.;Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Introduction; Entries A-Z; A; Abacus; Abahai; Abukai; Academia Sinica; Academy of Science; Acrobatics and Variety Theater; Acupuncture; Age of Grand Harmony; Agrarian Reform Law; Agriculture; Aguda; Ah Q; Aiding, Lake; Ailao, Mountain Range; Airlines and Airports; Aksai Chin Area; A-Ku-Ta; Alchemy; Alcoholic Beverages; All-China Federation of Trade Unions; All-China Women's Federation; All-China Youth Federation; All Men are Brothers; All Under Heaven; Alleys; Almanac; Altai Mountain Range; Altaic-Speaking Tribes.