A selection of attractively written articles by Dr Hugh Baker, Head of the Far East Department, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, on Chinese customs, folklore and traditional life in Hong Kong. Although the content of this book is academically respectable and informative, it is designed for popular reading.
Kingsley Bolton is Professor of Linguistics in the Department of English at Stockholm University, and Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong.
"Hong Kong English should be required reading for anyone working in Hong Kong's media, government or education sectors, or for that matter anyone wanting to join the debate about Hong Kong's English standards." -- Stephanie Han, South China Morning Post