{"product_id":"100-questions-and-answers-about-east-asian-cultures-paperback","title":"100 Questions and Answers about East Asian Cultures - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichigan State School of Journalism\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHelen Zia\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJane Hyun\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One Hundred Questions and Answers About East Asian Cultures\" is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism series in cultural competence. This guide has sections on East Asian cultures, languages, religions, social norms, politics, history, politics, families and food. The guide is intended for people in business, schools, places of worship, government, medicine, law enforcement, human resources and journalism-anywhere it is important to know more about communities. We intended this guide for individuals and for groups. Questions include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are major differences between East and Southeast Asia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it OK to ask Asians \"where are you from?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the difference between South Korea and North Korea?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat type of governments do East Asian countries have?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the difference between China and Taiwan?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs Hong Kong different from China?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes one culture dominate East Asia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo Asians value group success more than individual success?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs collective orientation related to \"family honor\" in Asian culture?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to \"save face\" or \"lose face?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do some East Asians apologize so often?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the humility or modesty value?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are Asian customs for bowing?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are gift-giving traditions in East Asia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre East Asians generally more reserved than Americans?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do some Asians take \"American\" names?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is everyone named Lee or Kim?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is feng shui?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do Chinese wear white or black at funerals but red at weddings?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThere's Japanese kendo and judo, Korean taekwondo, and Chinese kung fu and tai chi. Does Asian culture encourage fighting?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are major holidays for East Asians?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do Asians celebrate the Lunar New Year?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the meaning of different animal years and the Chinese Zodiac?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre there beliefs about certain numbers in East Asia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are manga and anime?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is Hello Kitty and what is \"kawaii?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is \"hallyu,\" or the Korean wave?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDid karaoke begin in Asia?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is behind the emphasis on respect for elders?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo Asian parents try to control their children's lives?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is China's \"one-child policy?\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do some East Asians value males more than females?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo East Asians get divorced and, if so, is it looked down upon?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs intermarriage discouraged?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes knowing one East Asian language make it easier to learn another?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the major languages in China?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it difficult for East Asians to learn English?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome East Asians seem to speak loudly and some seem quiet. Why?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165196652679,"sku":"9781939880505","price":22.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1b9d8f1379364a49bc34377312fa1608.webp?v=1733311740","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/100-questions-and-answers-about-east-asian-cultures-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}