Twentieth-century Chinese linguistics

Author: Liu Jian
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The 20th century was a period of leapfrog development for Chinese linguistics from the modern to the contemporary era. Traditional Chinese linguistic disciplines absorbed the nourishment of Western modern linguistic theories and achieved rapid development. Emerging disciplines emerged in time, growing increasingly mature. This book is written by renowned scholars from various branches of the discipline, describing the state of 20th-century Chinese linguistics, showcasing achievements, and pointing out research directions.