Lui, PatrickOverview
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Patrick Lui
The Heart of the dragon. Caring
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide A study of the lives of the residents in one block of homes in Harbin City, China, and how the people are "cared for". It includes a study of prison life, acupuncture treatment, and how patients are treated in mental hospital.
The Heart of the dragon. Believing
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 53 libraries worldwide Explores the ancient teachings of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism as well as those of Marx and Mao and the influences of both traditional and modern doctrines on the daily lives of ordinary people in Shandong Province, China.
The Heart of the dragon. Working
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2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide Nationalized industry and the ramifications of being an industrial worker in China, a country where 80% of the population are peasants, are the topics of the film.
The Heart of the dragon. Remembering
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2 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide Overview of Chinese history, from the time of Confucius through Emperor Chin and his terra-cotta army, the Tang dynasty, the wars with Japan and the civil war, and a discussion of Mao and his influence, including the cultural revolution and its aftermath.
The Heart of the dragon. Trading
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide China's current economic policies and its relations with the Western world are discussed. The history of economic development, from the times of Marco Polo and trade with the East India company, through the opening of ports following loss of the Nanking battle are all covered.
The Heart of the dragon. Living
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide The life of peasants in Moaping village in Zhejiang Province is explored--working in the local factories and farm lands, their medical care, and the effect of the new governmental policy towards private ownership and the responsibility system.
The Heart of the dragon. Eating
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide The eating styles of Canton City, Honan Province and Szechuan are explored. Tea houses are coming into fashion again and are shown as they are today.
The Heart of the dragon. Correcting
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide The film traces the legal system and its processes in China by following the indictment, investigation, and trial of a woman accused of burglary in her apartment complex.
The Heart of the dragon. Understanding
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 49 libraries worldwide The influence of chinese philosophies on all actions is shown. Shows how modern science and the ancient beliefs co-exist.
The Heart of the dragon. Marrying
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 49 libraries worldwide An old-fashioned peasant wedding in Maoping village, Zhejiang Province, China is shown, as influenced by the current governmental policies toward marriage and child-bearing.
The Heart of the dragon. Creating
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 47 libraries worldwide The film discusses how artists. musicians, writers and poets are handling their lives and expressing their moods through their work in state-controlled China today. Explores the philosophic and historic influences that have shaped contemporary Chinese art.
Status of women in China
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide Examines the changing status of women in China. Filmed in rural Maoping village in Zhejiang province.
The heart of the dragon. #4 Believing
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide Explores the ancient teachings of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism as well as those of Marx and Mao and the influences of both traditional and modern doctrines on the daily lives of ordinary people in Shandong Province, China.
The heart of the dragon. #12 Trading
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide China's current economic policies and its relations with the Western world are discussed. The history of economic development, from the times of Marco Polo and trade with the East India company, through the opening of ports following loss of the Nanking battle are all covered.
The heart of the dragon. #7 Living
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide Investigates the life of China's peasants--over four-fifths of the one billion population. Visits the Moaping village in Zhejiang province, and follows the daily life of one family as they tend their state-allocated land and their own private plot.
The heart of the dragon. #9 Understanding
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Discusses the disruptive effects of China's Cultural Revolution science and technology, and points out that the limited resources are now directed to areas of practical value. Shows how modern science and ancient beliefs co-exist, using medicine as an example.
The heart of the dragon. #2 Caring
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Explores the role of family, street, and neighborhood in the care of young and old, using a railway policeman's family in Harbin as a case study. Investigates institutions that care for those with whom the community cannot cope, and discusses the deep-rooted concepts of honor, moral conduct, and respect that govern Chinese life.
The heart of the dragon. #8 Marrying
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide Through a peasant wedding, this video examines the societal role of the Chinese family, the changing status of women, and rural reactions to the government birth control policy of one child per family. Shows the role of the marriage broker. Filmed in Maoping village in Zhejiang province.
The Chinese a national telecourse featuring The heart of the dragon
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide This telecourse is designed to introduce the Chinese people in their search for a Chinese pattern of modernity. To understand Modern China there must be an appreciation of traditional China. Recent changes have brought about a resurgence of traditional ways even as new problems appear. This course brings together the nation's foremost China experts and the spectacular photography of the PBS series The Heart of the dragon.
China's legal system
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Explains the basis of the Chinese legal system as a desire to restore social harmony, rather than to punish the criminal or to protect society. Shows how the system works, and explores the social pressures in the new consumer society, including what makes a crime a crime. more
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Acupuncture Agriculture Art and state Arts Birth control--Government policy China China--Harbin China--Shandong Sheng China--Zhejiang Sheng Civilization Communism Cooking, Chinese--Cantonese style Cooking, Chinese--Hunan style Cooking, Chinese--Sichuan style Corrections Crime Cultural Revolution (China : 1966-1976) Divorce mediation Documentary films Documentary television programs Documentary television programs Economic history Families Food habits History Industries Intellectual life International economic relations Justice, Administration of Law Manners and customs Mao, Zedong,--1893-1976 Marriage Marriage brokerage Marriage--Government policy Mental health services Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy and science Political science Prisons Religion and state Rural conditions Science and state Social history Technology and state Villages Women Women's rights Women--Social conditions Working class
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