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Chinese characteristics

Arthur Henderson Smith

Arthur H. Smith examines Chinese customs and institutions through encounters, admiration, criticism, and a missionary argument for moral change.

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27 parts, about 31 minutes to read.

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Author
Arthur Henderson Smith
Parts
27 parts
Reading time
about 31 minutes

What the summary covers

  1. I. Face1 min
  2. II. Economy1 min
  3. III. Industry1 min
  4. IV. Politeness1 min
  5. V. The Disregard of Time1 min
  6. VI. The Disregard of Accuracy2 min
  7. VII. The Talent for Misunderstanding1 min
  8. VIII. The Talent for Indirection1 min
  9. IX. Flexible Inflexibility1 min
  10. X. Intellectual Turbidity1 min
  11. XI. The Absence of Nerves1 min
  12. XII. Contempt for Foreigners1 min
  13. XIII. The Absence of Public Spirit1 min
  14. XIV. Conservatism1 min
  15. XV. Indifference to Comfort and Convenience1 min
  16. XVI. Physical Vitality1 min
  17. XVII. Patience and Perseverance1 min
  18. XVIII. Content and Cheerfulness1 min
  19. XIX. Filial Piety1 min
  20. XX. Benevolence1 min
  21. XXI. The Absence of Sympathy1 min
  22. XXII. Social Typhoons1 min
  23. XXIII. Mutual Responsibility and Respect for Law1 min
  24. XXIV. Mutual Suspicion2 min
  25. XXV. The Absence of Sincerity2 min
  26. XXVI. Polytheism, Pantheism, Atheism1 min
  27. XXVII. The Real Condition of China and Her Present Needs2 min

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