
Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture
MAIN DS775.2 .C452 2008 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Descriptions of modern Chinese culture, overviews of religious traditions, music, sports, and more.
Cambridge Encyclopedia of China
DS705 .C35 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
A one-volume, amply illustrated encyclopedia of topical essays covering all aspects of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization.
Chinese Cultural Revolution: A History
MAIN DS778.7 .C53 2008 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
"...this book seeks to explode several myths about the Cultural Revolution (officially 1966-1976). Through national and local examination of the full range of cultural forms (film, opera, dance, other stage arts, music, fine arts, literature, and even architecture)..."
Cultural Atlas of China
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A geographic encyclopedia and atlas of Chinese civilization. Topical essays fall into three major categories: Space (geography), Time (history), and Symbols and Society (language, religion, art, theatre, farming, medicine, etc.).
Encyclopedia of China
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Provides brief to moderate length alphabetic entries covering all aspects of China's history and culture, including the following categories: geography, flora and fauna, government and politics, business and economics, language and literature, religion and philosophy, arts and architecture, social structure and customs, etc.
Mcgraw-Hill's Chinese Illustrated Dictionary
MAIN PL1495 .M28 2009 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
1,500 illustrated words with Mandarin Chinese script and pinyin transliteration.
Merriam-Webster's Chinese-English Dictionary
PL1455 .M47 2010 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary with a character index.
MAIN DS775.2 .C452 2008 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Descriptions of modern Chinese culture, overviews of religious traditions, music, sports, and more.
Cambridge Encyclopedia of China
DS705 .C35 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
A one-volume, amply illustrated encyclopedia of topical essays covering all aspects of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization.
Chinese Cultural Revolution: A History
MAIN DS778.7 .C53 2008 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
"...this book seeks to explode several myths about the Cultural Revolution (officially 1966-1976). Through national and local examination of the full range of cultural forms (film, opera, dance, other stage arts, music, fine arts, literature, and even architecture)..."
Cultural Atlas of China
REF HB235 .U6 V35 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
A geographic encyclopedia and atlas of Chinese civilization. Topical essays fall into three major categories: Space (geography), Time (history), and Symbols and Society (language, religion, art, theatre, farming, medicine, etc.).
Encyclopedia of China
REF DS705 .P47 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Provides brief to moderate length alphabetic entries covering all aspects of China's history and culture, including the following categories: geography, flora and fauna, government and politics, business and economics, language and literature, religion and philosophy, arts and architecture, social structure and customs, etc.
Mcgraw-Hill's Chinese Illustrated Dictionary
MAIN PL1495 .M28 2009 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
1,500 illustrated words with Mandarin Chinese script and pinyin transliteration.
Merriam-Webster's Chinese-English Dictionary
PL1455 .M47 2010 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary with a character index.
Confucius Institute Collection at SCSU
Books on a variety of topics related to Chinese culture, language, and history in English, Chinese, and English/Chinese. Free to check out with SCSU ID.
Project Gutenberg: Chinese Language
Chinese books online, organized by author and title.
China's growth : The Making of an Economic Superpower
MAIN HC427.92 .Y84 2013 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Contemporary China : A History since 1978
MAIN DS779.2 .Z4364 2014
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"This book provides a unique perspective on China, incorporating newly published materials from within and outside China, in English and Chinese." --Publisher's website.
Inside the Chinese Business Mind: A Tactical Guide for Managers
MAIN HD70.C5 S957 2010
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Presents psychological survey research from 200+ Chinese and American business people.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: The Essential Cultural Guide--from Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing
MAIN HF5389 .M674 2012
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"...an informative, entertaining guide that shows you what to do--and what to avoid--in any given sales or marketing situation."
Syntax of Chinese
MAIN PL1241 .H855 2009
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A guide to modern Mandarin Chinese syntax analysis.

Books on a variety of topics related to Chinese culture, language, and history in English, Chinese, and English/Chinese. Free to check out with SCSU ID.
Project Gutenberg: Chinese Language


Chinese books online, organized by author and title.
China's growth : The Making of an Economic Superpower
MAIN HC427.92 .Y84 2013 Check MnPALS Catalog for Location and Availability
Contemporary China : A History since 1978
MAIN DS779.2 .Z4364 2014


"This book provides a unique perspective on China, incorporating newly published materials from within and outside China, in English and Chinese." --Publisher's website.
Inside the Chinese Business Mind: A Tactical Guide for Managers
MAIN HD70.C5 S957 2010


Presents psychological survey research from 200+ Chinese and American business people.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: The Essential Cultural Guide--from Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing
MAIN HF5389 .M674 2012


"...an informative, entertaining guide that shows you what to do--and what to avoid--in any given sales or marketing situation."
Syntax of Chinese
MAIN PL1241 .H855 2009


A guide to modern Mandarin Chinese syntax analysis.
China Ethnologue
Chinese language names, dialects, geographic areas, speaking population, and status.
China History Podcast
Podcasts on Chinese history organized by dynasties and additional categories.
Chinese Internet Radio
Online Chinese news, talk, and music radio programs.
David K. Jordin's The Chinese Language: An Overview for Beginners
An overview of Chinese dialects, pronunciation, tones, and simplified characters.
Films on Demand: World Languages

Online streaming videos and video segments through Films on Demand covering languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
REALIA project
Realia (materials) that convey life in different cultures; reviewed by language faculty.
UCLA Language Materials Project for Mandarin
Teaching resources for Mandarin Chinese.
Zhongwen Movies
"ZhongwenMovies is an educational Chinese movie and language learning website. The videos shared are intended solely to help users learn Mandarin Chinese. We provide links to quality online programming, free study and cultural materials to advance your Chinese and just make learning fun." [from website]

Chinese language names, dialects, geographic areas, speaking population, and status.
China History Podcast


Podcasts on Chinese history organized by dynasties and additional categories.
Chinese Internet Radio


Online Chinese news, talk, and music radio programs.
David K. Jordin's The Chinese Language: An Overview for Beginners

An overview of Chinese dialects, pronunciation, tones, and simplified characters.
Films on Demand: World Languages



Online streaming videos and video segments through Films on Demand covering languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
REALIA project


Realia (materials) that convey life in different cultures; reviewed by language faculty.
UCLA Language Materials Project for Mandarin

Teaching resources for Mandarin Chinese.
Zhongwen Movies



"ZhongwenMovies is an educational Chinese movie and language learning website. The videos shared are intended solely to help users learn Mandarin Chinese. We provide links to quality online programming, free study and cultural materials to advance your Chinese and just make learning fun." [from website]

Melissa Prescott
Professor, Diversity and Inclusion Librarian
MC 204E
(320) 308-4751
mkprescott@stcloudstate.edu