A Collection of Essays on Linguistic Issues (Volume 1)

Author: Dai Zhaoming / Lu Jingguang, Editors
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The compilation of this series will not adhere to any single "ism," school, or methodology, but must accommodate various "isms," schools, and methodologies. If such a purpose can be considered an "ism," it might be aptly termed "moderationism." Since "ism" is disregarded, it is evident that this series primarily values issues. So, are there any specific selection criteria for "issues"? Although the series is small in scale, it still aims to contribute slightly to the research of linguistic disciplines. Therefore, the selection of manuscripts cannot be arbitrary. In our eyes, valuable issues should at least meet the following conditions:
1. They are genuine issues, not pseudo-issues. Genuine issues are those that everyone recognizes as problems, while pseudo-issues are often not problems at all. The study of genuine issues creates theories and ideas, whereas the study of pseudo-issues merely generates academic bubbles.
2. They are novel issues. Not only should the topics or materials be new, but the conclusions should also be innovative. We do not wish to revisit old topics, but we welcome original and insightful explorations of them.
3. They are cutting-edge issues. Research on such issues has the function of enlightening new knowledge, deepening understanding, advancing academia, and accumulating knowledge. We place particular emphasis on them.
4. They possess the nature of uncovering hidden truths. Research on such issues is akin to archaeological discoveries, where the materials may be ancient, and the conclusions often surpass previous knowledge. As for whether the issues are theoretical or applied, universal or specific, synchronic or diachronic, internal or foreign linguistic, macro- or micro-linguistic, or rhetorical, we treat them equally without bias.
Of course, in terms of specific languages, this journal primarily focuses on Chinese studies and related issues of language contact and language comparison. However, we are equally welcome to studies of other languages that hold theoretical value.