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Chinese Characteristics, Enlarged and Revised Edition with Marginal and New Illustrations, 15th edn.
Arthur Henderson Smith [1845-1932]


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Book Description

Title:
Chinese Characteristics, Enlarged and Revised Edition with Marginal and New Illustrations, 15th edn
Author:
Publication Year:
Location:
London
Publisher:
Fleming H. Revell Company
Pages:
342
Subjects:
Christian Mission, China
Copyright Holder:
Public domain
Arthur Henderson Smith [1845-1932], Chinese Characteristics

Contents

  • List of Illustrations
  • Introduction
  1. Face
  2. Economy
  3. Industry
  4. Politeness
  5. The Disregard of Time
  6. The Disregard of Accuracy
  7. The Talent for Misunderstanding
  8. The Talent for Indirection
  9. Flexible Inflexibility
  10. Intellectual Turbidity
  11. The Absence of Nerves
  12. Contempt for Foreigners
  13. The Absence of Public Spirit
  14. Conservatism
  15. Indifference to Comfort and Convenience
  16. Physical Vitality
  17. Patience and Perseverance
  18. Content and Cheerfulness
  19. Filial Piety
  20. Benevolence
  21. The Absence of Sympathy
  22. Social Typhoons
  23. Mutual Responsibility and Respect for Law
  24. Mutual Suspicion
  25. The Absence of Sincerity
  26. Polytheism, Pantheism, Atheism
  27. The Real Condition of China and Her Present Needs
  • Glossary
  • Index
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