Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language
"This pleasant, unpretentious account [is] a small stream leading to the ocean of the culture of China."—Scientific American Not a how-to text, this beguiling book is instead a fascinating look at Chinese language and culture. Ranging through history, literature, folklore, linguistics, and sociology, this is a breezy, straightforward primer of surprising breadth.
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Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language
"This pleasant, unpretentious account [is] a small stream leading to the ocean of the culture of China."—Scientific American Not a how-to text, this beguiling book is instead a fascinating look at Chinese language and culture. Ranging through history, literature, folklore, linguistics, and sociology, this is a breezy, straightforward primer of surprising breadth.
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Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780393321876 |
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Publisher: | Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc. |
Publication date: | 11/17/2001 |
Edition description: | Reissue |
Pages: | 208 |
Product dimensions: | 5.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.60(d) |
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