Angela Kays                            

SLM521-SU03

Web Link Bibliography

6/5/03

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The following web sites contain a variety of information about The People’s Republic of China.  I have divided the list into categories for ease in researching.  I use these web sites in my classroom for students who are researching China for their Foreign Foods project.

 

 

General Information

 

The World Fact book 2002

 

This site is run by the Central Intelligence Agency.  The site is easy navigated through a drop down list of countries.  Students will choose a country and will be linked to a detailed description of that country.  The description features a map, geography, background and other general information about China.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.cia.gov" www.cia.gov                                                                       Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

 

 

 

 

China Today.com

 

            This is another good site to go to for general information about China.  The site features links to information on everything from History to Education.  The page is easy to use and navigate.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.chinatoday.com/general/a.htm" http://www.chinatoday.com/general/a.htm                   Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

Department of State

 

            This site is very informative but is lacking the ability for updating.  It does give accurate information and adds links to the current state departments for more updated information about China

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/china_1098_bgn.html" http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/china_1098_bgn.html           

Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

China

 

            This site features a detailed explanation of China.  The site also features information on China’s economy, government and history.  There are additional links available along with newspaper articles from current newspapers in China.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.countryreports.org/china.htm" http://www.countryreports.org/china.htm                      Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Government on the WWW – China (People’s Republic)

 

            This is a great site for students to expand their knowledge on the government of China.  This site features a detailed outline of China’s government along with links to China’s representatives in foreign countries.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/cn.html" http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/cn.html               Date visited 6/5/03

 

 

China – A Country Study

 

            This site features a detailed outline of information pertaining to China.  The emphasis on this site is descriptions of Chinese dynasties.  The site also features links to other information like geography, history and culture of the people. 

 

 HYPERLINK "http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html" http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html              Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Maps

 

Destinations

 

            This site features a wonderful detailed map of China.  The map includes surrounding countries, major cities and capitals.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/" http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/                   Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

China Online – The information network for China

 

            This site features detailed maps of China.  Each map is designed to highlight one specific province or city in China.  You can browse or choose a province from the sites list of provinces.

 

   HYPERLINK "http://chinaonline.com/refer/" http://chinaonline.com/refer/                                               Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

China maps

 

            This site features numerous maps of China.  The site is categorized into country, city, detailed, thematic and historical maps.  Once a category has been made the site links you to a list of more specific maps.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/china.html" http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/china.html                 Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

History, People, and Culture

 

China the Beautiful

 

            This is a wonderful site to learn about the Chinese people and their culture.  The site features links to sites on Chinese New Year, Astronomy, Literature and many more.  Each link supplies a detailed description of the topic.

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 HYPERLINK "http://www.chinapage.com/china.html" http://www.chinapage.com/china.html                   Date visited: 6/4/03

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Zodiac

 

            This is a neat site to help students identify a Chinese zodiac.  The site also helps students identify which sign they are based on the year of their birth.   The page features links to other sites on Chinese zodiac.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agenmc/china/zzodiac.html" http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~agenhtml/agenmc/china/zzodiac.html

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Great Wall – the largest manmade construction on Earth

 

            This site goes into detail about the Great Wall of China.  The page features length, construction information and history of the wall.  The site also features pictures of the wall from many different angles.

 

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 HYPERLINK "http://www.index-china-travel.com/g-greatwall.html" http://www.index-china-travel.com/g-greatwall.html Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Visions of China

 

            This page also features a detailed description of China and her people.   The site features China’s history from the past 50 years.  Numerous links are included in this site linking you to maps, outlines and timelines. 

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/china.50/" http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/china.50/                     Date visited: 6/5/03

 

China

 

            This site breaks China down into 4 parts, Ancient, Early Imperial, Classic Imperial and Later Imperial China.  When you click on a link in these sections the site takes you to a timeline on the Chinese dynasty that was active in that area.  This site also features a map that highlights specifically where a specific dynasty was located in China.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/prehistory/china/" http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/prehistory/china/                             Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Chinese Recipes

 

Chinese recipes for your family table

 

            This site features an introduction to Chinese cooking and continues with easy step-by-step directions for preparing a Chinese meal.  The page features a link to the recipe page.  This page features pictures and preparation and cooking times for recipes.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.meals.com/Recipes/ChineseRecipes.aspx?comvid=1" http://www.meals.com/Recipes/ChineseRecipes.aspx?comvid=1

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Happy Chinese New Year

 

            This page features a detailed description of Chinese New Year and how food is incorporated in the day.  The page links to recipes specific to the celebration of Chinese New Year.  The recipes are easy to read and follow a step-by-step procedure.  The recipes also include preparation and cooking times.

 

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.allrecipes.com/cb/w2m/seaspec/holiday/Chinesenewyear/" http://www.allrecipes.com/cb/w2m/seaspec/holiday/Chinesenewyear/

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China Photos

 

China through a lens

 

            This page divides China into regions, North, Northeast, East, South, Northwest, Southwest and Central.  Each region is divided into cities that contain links to photographs of that area.  There are numerous photographs to view.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.china.org.cn/features/photos/index.htm" http://www.china.org.cn/features/photos/index.htm                 Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

China Photos

 

            This page shows candid everyday pictures of life in china.  The site also features a detailed description of China and it’s history.  The site also includes links to other Chinese websites.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.beachsite.com/gypsy/cphoto.htm" http://www.beachsite.com/gypsy/cphoto.htm             Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Miscellaneous sites

 

China on the Net

 

            This page features a description of the usefulness of the site and continues with a breakdown of web links.  Each link is listed under a category to optimize research capabilities.  The site is easily navigated and very informative. 

 

 HYPERLINK "http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/hotlist.html" http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/hotlist.html              Date visited: 6/5/03

 

 

Discovering China – The Middle Kingdom

 

            This page features links to Chinese history, culture, leaders, and geography.  The interesting part about this website is that it contains an interactive link.  This link stores quizzes, polls and even movies on China.

 

 HYPERLINK "http://library.thinkquest.org/26469/gather/interactive/" http://library.thinkquest.org/26469/gather/interactive/                      Date visited: 6/4/03