Understanding Western Culture

Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this collection provides a concise and unique introduction to western culture through the voices of Chinese scholars. Written by a team of experts in their fields, the book starts with an introduction to western philosophy and political systems, including the European Union, and goes on to cover a range of cutting edge topics across the fields of religion, the economy and organisational culture. It notably addresses different education systems in western countries, and provides readers with a succinct yet effective way of mastering a basic understanding of Western culture.