Enjoying the Process: A Festschrift in Honor of Professor Shiyuan Wang: A Festschrift in Honor of Professor Shiyuan Wang

Author: Shi Feng
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Professor Wang Shiyuan is a pioneer in modern Chinese linguistics and an internationally renowned linguistic master. He proposed the theory of lexical diffusion in the process of language evolution, which has had a significant impact on dynamic language research. His research on Chinese languages has contributed to the development of general linguistic theory. Dedicated to revitalizing Chinese linguistics, he has traveled the world for years to teach and conduct research, establishing fruitful connections between linguistics and other disciplines. He has introduced new concepts and methods into Chinese linguistics, promoting its multidisciplinary development. This book is a collection of essays in honor of Professor Wang Shiyuan's 70th birthday, including 23 papers. The content covers various fields of Chinese linguistics, such as phonetics, phonology, grammar, dialectology, historical linguistics, and comparative Sino-Tibetan languages.