Dr. Matthew B. Christensen holds degrees in Chinese, international relations, and Chinese linguistics. He is Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young University where he has been teaching for the past twenty years. His research interests include Chinese language and culture, Chinese poetry, Chinese culinary culture, and teaching Chinese as a foreign language. He blogs about his adventures exploring China at intothemiddlekingdom.com.
"Packed with photographs and short articles on all aspects of
Chinese culture, past and present, A Geek in China is a
smart, concise and accurate guide to the world's most populous and
longest continuous culture." -Shanghai Daily
"It's readable and interesting even if you're not ready to board a
plane for Asia immediately: it finds a nice balance between
researched pieces on history, culture, and the arts, and fun, funky
personal recollections of Christensen's time in China." --Cosmos
Mariners Blog
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cultural literacy." --Speaking of China blog
"I'd suggest this book for anyone looking to learn about China --
and then, when they are as intrigued as I am, to plan a journey
there. It would be an incredible resource in a classroom, home
library, or as a gift to curious, intercultural friends. Highly,
highly recommended." --Wandering Educators blog
"A Geek in China is a precious and all-encompassing guide
through the intricate maze of practices, manners and patterns that
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modesty and humility." --Chasing the Unexpected blog
"A Geek in China by Matthew Christensen is the perfect book
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--SpeakingofChina.com
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