China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society provides a much-needed starting point for piecing together the many parts of the complex puzzle that is China. More than simply a guidebook or historical survey, this rich volume bridges geography, culture, politics,

G. Wright Doyle ("Wright") spent a year in Taiwan as a boy. After school, he and his buddies hiked through jungles and climbed mountains, where they encountered water buffaloes and cobras. Ever since then, Wright has had a love for Chinese culture. China:Ancient Culture, Modern Society, reflects this fascination with things Chinese.