Contents Briefing

Architectures in China's countryside are important components and carries of the country's agricultural civilization. They represent the most guileless, candid and lively part in China's architects. Unfortunately, these buildings are disappearing everyday, standing the elements of time and falling into ruins, or demolished and replaced by modern complexes. This book endeavours to leave the world some records of these treasures before it becomes too late.

Publisher Profile

On April 29, 2005, Chongqing Publishing Group was established on the basis of the former Chongqing Publishing House, a leading publisher for 55 years, which published about 800 new titles of books every year. As a large-scale cultural enterprise, the Group engages itself in books, newspapers and journals, electronic and audio-video products, and Internet publishing, with its business covering paper trade, printing, distribution, advertisement, tourism and real estate as well.

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