Popular China: Unofficial Culture in a Globalizing Society

<p>Using ingenious research methods, the contributors to this book explore the search for meaning among ordinary people in China today. The subjects of these vivid essays span the social spectrum from hip young entrepreneurs to sweatshop workers and homeless beggars. The issues are equally diverse, ranging from domestic violence to homosexuality to political corruption. Throughout, the book shows how economic and social changes caused by globalization, in combination with the continuing Party dictatorship, have presented ordinary Chinese with a new array of moral and cultural challenges that have changed the face of China.</p>

Politics & Social Sciences

Andrew Morris

Julia F. Andrews

Richard Levy

Liping Want

Yuezhi Zhao

Kiyi Shen

Anita Chan

Social Sciences

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

<p>It has taken nearly 60 million years for the horse to evolve from Eohippus, the Dawn Horse, to the modern horse we know and love today. Horse-lovers do not need to be reminded of the debt they owe Equus caballus, but to others, this may not be so immediately apparent. While the horse has been eulogized and has on occasion even assumed mythical proportions, it is at heart a practical creature. While it has achieved harmony with mankind, it has never forgotten its place within the natural world. In a sense, the horse can be seen as man's traveling companion through life, and this is a task he as accepted with generosity and grace over many thousands of years. The horse, more than any other animal, has had the strongest connections with human history, and his influence on our culture has been profound. Before the dawning of the mechanical and industrial age, he was indispensable to man: while he was sharing our lives on a domestic level, he was also a beast of burden and a method of transport. From carrying conquering armies into battle, he has made the seamless transition to his latest incarnation as an athlete, and now excels in sport and competition.</p>

A Portrait of the Horse

Unknown

Ultima VII Clue Book PT. 2: Balancing the Scales

Glen Johnson

Origin Systems

Why Icebergs Float: Exploring Science in Everyday Life

Saint Philip Street Press

A Portrait of the Dog

Fall_River_Press

Caring for Cats

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Regency House Publishing Ltd.

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