Introduction to Western Culture

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Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this collection provides a concise and unique introduction to Western culture, through the voices of Chinese scholars. Written by a team of experts in their fields, the book provides insights into Western history and culture, covering an interdisciplinary range of topics across literature, language, music, art and religion. It addresses such issues as tourism and etiquette, as well as the key differences of distinct cultures, providing readers with a succinct yet effective way to master a basic understanding of Western culture. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi A Concise History of Western Cultures (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 1-24 Music in Western Culture (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 25-56 Western Art (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 57-89 Tourism in Europe and America (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 91-128 Western Etiquette (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 129-162 Western Folklore (Guobin Xu, Yanhui Chen, Lianhua Xu)....Pages 163-187