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John C. Jamieson (Author), Lin Tao (Author), Zhao Shuhua (Author)
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About the Author

John C. Jamieson is emeritus professor of East Asian languages and cultures at the University of California, Berkeley He is the editor or author of a number of Chinese texts, including Elementary Chinese Companion.Tao Lin is an advisor of doctoral candidates in the department of Chinese at Peking University. His major works include Studies in Phonetics: Collected Essays and A Course in Phonetics (all in Chinese).


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  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: The Chinese University Press; Bilingual edition (December 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 962201867X
  • ISBN-13: 978-9622018679
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, August 31, 2004
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Excellent book for anyone interested in learning Mandarin Chinese. Its texts are fresh, interesting and up-to-date. (Unlike the outdated/boring topics used in many other Chinese text books). Even though Kung Fu (I) is meant to be used for classes in universities, it is also very suitable for self-study.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mandarin textbook!, June 26, 2006
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Kung Fu (I): An Elementary Chinese Text is a wonderful resource for Mandarin instruction and learning. Material is graded for intermediate level students, but will be appreciated by beginners as well. Lessons utilize English, Pinyin and both Simplified and Traditional characters. I highly recommend Kung Fu (I): An Elementary Chinese Text to any serious Mandarin student.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Superficial book, August 28, 2003
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I like Chinese kung-fu very much. But this book isn't the sort of stuff that will appeal to me, for it's very superifical, without touching on the deep and varied tradition of the martial arts.
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