Chinese Lessons
John Pomfret
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at 250 WPM5h 12m
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Chinese Lessons
by John Pomfret
Published
July 24, 2007
Publisher
Holt Paperbacks
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9780805086645
ISBN-10
0805086641
Description
A first-hand account of the remarkable transformation of China over the past forty years. As a 20-year-old exchange student from Stanford in 1981, Pomfret spent a year at Nanjing University in China. His classmates were among those who survived the twin tragedies of Mao's rule--the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution--and whose success in government and private industry today are shaping China's future. Pomfret went on to a career in journalism, spending the bulk of his time in China. After attending the twentieth reunion of his class, he decided to reacquaint himself with some of his classmates. This book is their story and his own. As we watch Pomfret and his classmates begin to make their lives as adults, we see the human cost and triumph of China's transition from near-feudal communism to first-world capitalism.--From publisher description.
Subjects
The Line of Beauty
Catalogue of the alumni and alumnae for the years 1866-1932
Directory, alumni and alumnae of the University of Delaware, 1873-1930
The burden of proof
Alumni oxonienses: the members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886: their parentage, birthplace, and year of birth, with a record of their degrees
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School yearbook
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chinese Lessons?
This edition of Chinese Lessons has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chinese Lessons?
For most readers, Chinese Lessons typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chinese Lessons?
The estimated word count for Chinese Lessons is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chinese Lessons?
Chinese Lessons was written by John Pomfret.
When was Chinese Lessons published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 24, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.