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Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton, Date: 2010. A detailed exploration of the phenomenon of dialects (in Chinese, 'fengyan' or 'regional speech') in China. While some 92% of the citizens of China speak some variation of Chinese as their native tongue and while most non-specialized outsiders view the language group as more or less monolithic, the author delves into the differences in dialects, sub-dialects, vernaculars and accents that often render one citizen's spoken 'Chinese' unintelligible to another. Text in English with frequent use of Chinese characters as required in the narrative. A fascinating study for language students and linguistics specialists alike. xx, 276 pp., notes, extensive bibliography, Chinese-English glossary of linguistic terms, indices of personal names and Chinese place names.. First Edition. Hard bound. New. 23 x 16 cm.. 2010. De Gruyter Mouton ISBN 311021914x 9783110219142 [CA]
ISBN10: 311021914X, ISBN13: 9783110219142, [publisher: De Gruyter Mouton, Berlin] Hardcover First Edition A detailed exploration of the phenomenon of dialects (in Chinese, 'fengyan' or 'regional speech') in China. While some 92% of the citizens of China speak some variation of Chinese as their native tongue and while most non-specialized outsiders view the language group as more or less monolithic, the author delves into the differences in dialects, sub-dialects, vernaculars and accents that often render one citizen's spoken 'Chinese' unintelligible to another. Text in English with frequent use of Chinese characters as required in the narrative. A fascinating study for language students and linguistics specialists alike. xx, 276 pp., notes, extensive bibliography, Chinese-English glossary of linguistic terms, indices of personal names and Chinese place names. Size: 23 x 16 cm. [Trinity East, NL, Canada] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 311021914X, ISBN13: 9783110219142, [publisher: De Gruyter Mouton] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The major aim of the book is to trace the current structuring of the Chinese language(s) on the ground of Chinese linguistics. The research presented is based on the newest and most renowned sources, namely The Great Dictionary of Modern Chinese Dialects, and the Language Atlas of China. The author discusses the role The Great Dictionary plays in analyzing the spectrum of linguistic differentiation in China and gives a detailed account of the kind of information the dictionary provides. As background, she sketches the development and current state of Chinese dialectology and dialect research. One of the author's aims is to show respect for the grand achievement the Dictionary undoubtedly is, but also to emphasize a critical distance to some of the views presented in it. Apart from being an analysis of this particular Dictionary, the book presents data about the state of modern Chinese dialectology. It provides information about different classifications of the dialects and explains on what basis the classifications are made. Looking at Chinese dialectology from a Western point of view, the author aims to understand and present the Chinese perspective. The book fills an important gap in the field of Western sinology. So far, despite lively discussions concerning the status of the varieties of Chinese and their taxonomy, full-scal ...
Basel/Berlin/Boston Walter de Gruyter 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 296 p. Contains: Tables, black & white, Maps. Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm], 215.
ISBN10: 311021914X, ISBN13: 9783110219142, [publisher: De Gruyter Mouton] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The major aim of the book is to trace the current structuring of the Chinese language(s) on the ground of Chinese linguistics. The research presented is based on the newest and most renowned sources, namely The Great Dictionary of Modern Chinese Dialects, and the Language Atlas of China. The author discusses the role The Great Dictionary plays in analyzing the spectrum of linguistic differentiation in China and gives a detailed account of the kind of information the dictionary provides. As background, she sketches the development and current state of Chinese dialectology and dialect research. One of the author's aims is to show respect for the grand achievement the Dictionary undoubtedly is, but also to emphasize a critical distance to some of the views presented in it. Apart from being an analysis of this particular Dictionary, the book presents data about the state of modern Chinese dialectology. It provides information about different classifications of the dialects and explains on what basis the classifications are made. Looking at Chinese dialectology from a Western point of view, the author aims to understand and present the Chinese perspective. The book fills an important gap in the field of Western sinology. So far, despite lively discussions concerning the status of the varieties of Chinese and their taxonomy, full-scal ...
Basel/Berlin/Boston Walter de Gruyter 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 296 p. Contains: Tables, black & white, Maps. Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm], 215.
De Gruyter 5/19/2010 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
De Gruyter 5/19/2010 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Berlin/Boston Walter de Gruyter 2010 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 296 p. Contains: Tables, black & white, Maps. Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm], 215.
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