Beijing
Geography, History, and Culture
Seiten
2020
ABC-CLIO (Verlag)
978-1-4408-6804-7 (ISBN)
ABC-CLIO (Verlag)
978-1-4408-6804-7 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Qian Guo, PhD, is associate professor of geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at San Francisco State University.
Series 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
Index
Erscheinungsdatum | 01.04.2020 |
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Reihe/Serie | Contemporary World Cities |
Zusatzinfo | 15 bw illus |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
Gewicht | 652 g |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte |
Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-4408-6804-2 / 1440868042 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4408-6804-7 / 9781440868047 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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