The East Asian cultures are exotic, mysterious, aesthetical and fascinating to Westerners. Architecture, cuisine art, poems, wash painting, gardening, sado, Yin Yang, and Feng Shui, among other amazing things, all originate from the long-lasting East Asian civilizations that date back to as far as four thousand years ago. To get intimate with them, you do not have to make a physical tour; we can provide you a wonderful virtual journey to the East Asia from our library. The following resource list will give you a comprehensive overview of the cultures in East Asian countries and regions, which includes history, geography, customs, economy, politics, and social issues. In addition, you can also discover a lot of popular and amazing subjects in these books and DVDs, such as pop music trends, fashions and art designs, famous comic characters, traditional Asian foods, and local travel guides. Are you ready for this exciting journey? Let’s reveal the mystery and exoticism of East Asian cultures.
Books:
China—a global studies handbook
China in the 21st century—what everyone needs to know
Pop culture China: media, arts, and lifestyle
The Koreas – a global studies handbook
Japan—a global studies handbook
A travellers’ history of Japan
Japan Pop: inside the world of Japanese popular culture
DVDs:
Discovery atlas: China revealed
Blog author – He Tian (Dominican University graduate student)