The Chinese Way
China is undoubtedly a major player in today’s world, as the most populous, and third largest, country on the planet, with a rapidly growing economy and an increasing sphere of international influence. Despite this, there are many aspects of China that remain under-explored, particularly throughout the West. This series offers an in-depth exploration of a wide range of the important facets of everyday Chinese life that are often overlooked from an academic viewpoint, from folk tales and legends to traditional diets. Extensively researched and drawing on a wealth of material, the titles in this series are all authored by Chinese scholars, which adds a uniquely personal perspective to the academic rigour with which they analyse their respective subject matter.
Professor Zhengming Du is a scholar in the field of intercultural studies, with a particular interest in comparative studies of the English and Chinese languages and cultures. His extensive experience in translation and language teaching has resulted in dozens of publications to his credit, including fiction, poetry, and prose, in addition to numerous academic articles. Drawing upon his experience as a translator, Professor Du is also the author of Jimmy Du’s Essential Chinese (2013); Chinese Language (2010); Natural English Learning (2009); The Foreign Language, Translation, and Culture (2008); and Principles of Translation between English and Chinese (2008).
