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Overview"This comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security, the environment, and more. While it is not China's most populated city, Beijing serves an important role as the political and cultural capital of the country. This volume examines Beijing's long history, contemporary society, and current challenges the city faces as we move further into the 21st century. Geared toward high school readers, undergraduates, and general readers interested in learning about Beijing, this volume consists of 12 narrative chapters focused on geography, history, and culture. Coverage includes location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, popular culture, and the future. ""Life in the City"" sidebars feature interviews and memories transcribed by people who are from, lived in, or traveled through Beijing, while other sidebars offer cultural fun facts and travel tips. This volume is the perfect read for anyone looking to get a better idea of what life is like in Beijing and how its culture has arrived at this point." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Qian Guo (San Francisco State University, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: ABC-CLIO Weight: 0.652kg ISBN: 9781440868047ISBN 10: 1440868042 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 17 March 2020 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Tertiary & Higher Education , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Preface Chronology Chapter 1 Location Chapter 2 People Chapter 3 History Chapter 4 Politics Chapter 5 Economy Chapter 6 Environment and Sustainability Chapter 7 Local Crime and Violence Chapter 8 Security Issues Chapter 9 Natural Hazards and Emergency Management Chapter 10 Culture and Lifestyle Chapter 11 Beijing in Pop Culture Chapter 12 The Future Bibliography IndexReviewsThis authoritative account is a valuable resource for secondary and undergraduate students, business leaders, travelers, and general readers seeking substantive, up-to-date background on this world city. - Library Journal Highly recommended. General readers, lower-division undergraduates, and two-year program students. - Choice This authoritative account is a valuable resource for secondary and undergraduate students, business leaders, travelers, and general readers seeking substantive, up-to-date background on this world city. * Library Journal * Highly recommended. General readers, lower-division undergraduates, and two-year program students. * Choice * This authoritative account is a valuable resource for secondary and undergraduate students, business leaders, travelers, and general readers seeking substantive, up-to-date background on this world city. - Library Journal Author InformationQian Guo, PhD, is associate professor of geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at San Francisco State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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