| China Bound: A Guide to Academic Life and Work in the PRC Contributor(s): Reed, Linda A. (Author), Turner-Gottschang, Karen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309078431 ISBN-13: 9780309078436 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $58.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
| Dewey: 370.196 |
| Physical Information: 240 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Cultural Region - Chinese - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive, highly readable handbook simplifies the sometimes complex aspects of day-to-day life in China. Based on the experience of Americans who have recently studied, done research, and taught there, China Bound gives the invaluable inside information that only those who have been there can provide. Written primarily for students, scholars, and teachers, the book describes Chinese academic life and work and how Americans can fit into it. And, because it covers such a broad spectrum of topics?from customs regulations, taxation, and medical care to hotel life and how to get laundry done?China Bound is also must reading for anyone who is already planning or just trying to decide whether to plan an extended visit to China. Academic Library Book Review states, China Bound is one of those books that is absolutely essential. |
