The History, Culture, and Everyday Wisdom of Mahjong: (With a step by practical guide how to play Classical Cantonese/Hong Kong style Mahjong)

This book was originally intended to serve as an instruction booklet,teaching people how to play "Mahjong." In this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding ofmahjong, not only as a game played by people, but also as a socialnetworking instrument and a historical mirror, reflecting the periods ofthe Second World War, the Cultural Revolution in China, and moderntimes. It is also a bridge of cross-cultural and cross-generationalrecollection, communication, and appreciation. Nowadays, mahjongis even recognized as offering substantial therapeutic value for seniors,and has become a game played not only by Chinese people but also bypeople worldwide. This book also discusses various styles of mahjong and briefly explainshow each style is played. The final chapter provides a practical guideon how to play the game in the Cantonese/Hong Kong style.