- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Oval Books; New edition edition (1 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1902825225
- ISBN-13: 978-1902825229
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,599,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The book proceeds like a meal of dim sum, a succession of piquant little items, light but nourishing. The author is succinctly illuminating on the Chinese peculiarities likely to be relevant to a foreigner -- the remarks on 'modesty' should be read weekly by Western linguists.
-- "The Spectator"
Xenophobe's of the world unite. There is hope that through these small but observant books you may be able to overcome ingrained prejudice.
-- "Gibraltar Chronicle"
"The Xenophobe's Guide to the Chinese" is exactly what it claims to be on its back cover, 'an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of (the Chinese), almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia.
-- "China in Focus"
-- "The Spectator"
Xenophobe's of the world unite. There is hope that through these small but observant books you may be able to overcome ingrained prejudice.
-- "Gibraltar Chronicle"
"The Xenophobe's Guide to the Chinese" is exactly what it claims to be on its back cover, 'an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of (the Chinese), almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia.
-- "China in Focus"
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The character, values and foibles of the Chinese.
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spot on,
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This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Chinese (Xenophobe's Guides) (Paperback)
Pretty much the same review most of this "Xenophobes ..." series get: it is short, funny, accurate and, every now and again, an insight into the "essential" character of the target group emerges. Good preparation for anybody thinking of living amongst this remarkable set of people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Hilarious because it's (mostly) accurate!,
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This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Chinese (Xenophobe's Guides) (Paperback)
I bought this book while I was living in Hong Kong, and I read it again and again ... often to and from work while on public transport. I would look around me at the people surrounding me and then chuckle. It just described Chinese society in such a way that you both found it hilarious and informative at the same time. I think the more you know about Chinese societies, the funnier you will find this book. Unfortunately I've now lost my copy because I lent it to a Chinese friend who found it so funny and interesting, that she's never given it back. If you're looking for a book to reinforce your prejudices though, I suggest you look elsewhere ... it's not that kind of book.
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