The Origin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System
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Author | : William G. Boltz |
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Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
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Originally published in 1994 (hardcover now out of print), this volume has been reprinted in a new paperback format that will make it more attractive and affordable for use in the classroom. The work sketches with extraordinary precision the history of the Chinese writing system from the late Shang (ca. 1200 B.C.) when Chinese characters are first in evidence down to the script's standardization and codification a millennium later in the Ch'in and Han (221 B.C.-A.D. 220). Prof. Boltz takes in part a comparative approach to the origin and early structure and development of Chinese writing, suggesting that in its general principles the process was matched pari passu by the way writing first arose in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and among the Mayas (for example, that the Chinese script records the sounds of words, not ideas). The author also examines the question of why the Chinese script never became alphabetic, in spite of hints of such tendencies in the third and second centuries B.C. Kidder Smith, of Bowdoin College, said of the original publication: "... this book will be highly valued by anyone concerned with the relationships of language to writing, and should become the point of reference for all discussions of these questions as they pertain to ancient Chinese" (Religious Studies Review Vol. 21, No. 4, October 1995).
Author | : William G. Boltz |
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Total Pages | : 205 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Chinese characters |
ISBN | : 9780940490185 |
Author | : Kihoon Lee |
Publisher | : Algora Publishing |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2018-07-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1628943238 |
Author | : Hongyuan Dong |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2014-04-16 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1317743903 |
A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of Chinese language development, covering crucial aspects such as phonology, syntax and semantics. Features include: Coverage of the key historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, Chinese characters and Modern Chinese dialects Inclusion of many authentic Chinese legends and texts throughout the book, presented through a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up strong critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, history and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language Helpful appendices to aid students with no prior knowledge of linguistics or the Chinese language Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/dong offering a wealth of supplementary resources such as additional exercises, answer keys and audio recordings of the sounds of Middle and Old Chinese. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for beginning students of Chinese Language and Linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.
Author | : Kang-i Sun Chang |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 748 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Chinese literature |
ISBN | : 9780521855587 |
Stephen Owen is James Bryant Conant Professor of Chinese at Harvard University. --Book Jacket.
Author | : Jeroen Wiedenhof |
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Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 1996 |
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Author | : Frank Herring Chalfant |
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Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1906 |
Genre | : Chinese language |
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Author | : John DeFrancis |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1986-03-01 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780824810689 |
"DeFrancis's book is first rate. It entertains. It teaches. It demystifies. It counteracts popular ignorance as well as sophisticated (cocktail party) ignorance. Who could ask for anything more? There is no other book like it. ... It is one of a kind, a first, and I would not only buy it but I would recommend it to friends and colleagues, many of whom are visiting China now and are adding 'two-week-expert' ignorance to the two kinds that existed before. This is a book for everyone." --Joshua A. Fishman, research professor of social sciences, Yeshiva University, New York "Professor De Francis has produced a work of great effectiveness that should appeal to a wide-ranging audience. It is at once instructive and entertaining. While being delighted by the flair of his novel approach, the reader will also be led to ponder on some of the most fundamental problems concerning the relations between written languages and spoken languages. Specifically, he will be served a variety of information on the languages of East Asia, not as dry pedantic facts, but as appealing tidbits that whet the intellectual appetite. The expert will find much to reflect on in this book, for Professor DeFrancis takes nothing for granted." --William S.Y. Wang, professor of linguistics, University of California at Berkeley
Author | : Steven Roger Fischer |
Publisher | : Reaktion Books |
Total Pages | : 429 |
Release | : 2020-09-10 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1861895887 |
From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a format that everyone can follow. Steven Roger Fischer also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for students and specialists as well as a delightful read for lovers of the written word everywhere.