Outline of the Theory of Chinese Code Words

Author: Hao Zhilun
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The book is nearly 300,000 words in total, divided into three main parts—“Historical Analysis,” “Structural Analysis,” and “Cultural Analysis,” in addition to the “Introduction.” The “Introduction” concisely explains the characteristics, origins, and social status of Chinese secret languages, as well as its research objects, significance, and methods, serving as the framework of the entire book. The “Historical Analysis” thoroughly narrates the existence and research status of secret languages from ancient times to the present. This is where the author has collected the most materials and put in the most effort. Among these, the sections on the mechanisms, forms, and outcomes of the evolution of secret languages are meticulously discussed, offering fresh insights.