Beijing
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A01=Qian Guo
Author_Qian Guo
Beijing in Popular Culture
Capital Economy
Category=JBSD
Category=NHF
Category=RPC
Crime and Prevention
Demographic Diversity
Environmental Challenges
Environmental Change and the City
Environmental Impact
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Future Development
Hazards and Mitigation
Politics
Security and Public Safety
Tradition and Lifestyle
Product details
- ISBN 9781440868047
- Weight: 652g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 17 Mar 2020
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
Qian Guo, PhD, is associate professor of geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at San Francisco State University.
