China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society provides a quick survey as well as ample resources for further learning about this great civilization and increasingly important nation. 

In addition to covering mainland China, there are also portraits of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and the many Chinese people living overseas. The reader will discover interesting facts concerning the population, languages, and geography of China. Additionally, the rich heritage of China comes to life through descriptions of the history, religions, literature, art, calendar, festivals, medicine, education, and major monuments of the culture.  

Finally, we enter into the rapidly changing China of the twenty-first century. The concept of what it means to be Chinese in a global scenario is constantly evolving. As the society undergoes transformation, so do Chinese interactions with the outside world, influencing the future of this wonderfully rich culture.

About the Author

Peter Xiaoming Yu grew up in Shanghai, China, but currently teaches and writes at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. His next project is a Chinese calligraphy book he is currently revising.  

G. Wright Doyle is Director of Global China Center (www.globalchinacenter.org) and of China Institute (www.chinainst.org). He lives in Charlottesville but, like Dr. Yu, often travels to Asia. 

Their love of Chinese culture and their passion for sharing their knowledge with others have inspired them to co-author this enlightening account of China’s past and present.