China is one of the world ancient civilizations, with a history spanning over 5000 years. Chinese Culture: A Reader s Guide summarizes China s five millennia of cultural development from a variety of perspectives. The contents are organized into ten chapters: Origins of Civilization, Writing and Language, Chinese Thought, Literature, Art, Education, Science and Technology, Popular Culture, Physical Culture, and Cultural Exchange. It is hoped that this book will illuminate boththe essential features of Chinese culture, and the spirit of harmony and self-improvement that characterizes the Chinese people