- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Oval Books (1 Feb 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1853045829
- ISBN-13: 978-1853045820
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,004,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is one of a series of guides designed to tell the truth about other nations, using sweeping generalizations and observations as a base, detailing what to expect and how to cope with it. The guides try to explain why things are done the way they are and they try to allay the feelings of trepidation with which the xenophobe approaches new territory. This particular book looks at the Chinese.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Hilarious because it's (mostly) accurate!
19 Feb 2001
Format: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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