21st century Mandarin and Chinese writing

Author: Zhou Youguang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Mr. Zhou Youguang is a renowned linguist, and this book is a collection of some of his articles written after the age of 90. As an elder who has lived through almost his entire life in the 20th century and now steps into the new millennium, his experiences are invaluable, and his knowledge and insights are even more outstanding. In this book, Mr. Zhou Youguang discusses globalization, modernization, and the information age, demonstrating his open-mindedness and clarity of understanding. He explores topics such as writing systems, linguistic culture, and some social issues, offering fresh perspectives. The writing is concise and lively, with clear reasoning, showing no signs of aging. It will provide enlightenment for both general readers and professional researchers.
Table of Contents
Preface
Entering the 21st Century at 96
What is Globalization?
What is Modernization?
The Renaissance and the Enlightenment
"Unity Comes After Division, and Division After Unity"
Supplement
New Century Wishes
Chinese and Written Chinese in the 21st Century
Lanqing Official Dialect
The White Movement
Eighty Years of Linguistic History
Alphabets Follow Religion
Three Major Symbol Systems
Applications of Linguistics
Supplement
The Law of Talent
Learning at the Age of 90
Confucianism
The Kingdom of Heaven
The Foolish Man
The Fun of Computers
Returning to the United States and Family Life
Eating Culture and Culture Eating
Supplement
Linguistic Chats
Chinese in the Globalization Era
Establishing Common Norms for Chinese Characters
Using Pinyin to Aid Chinese Characters
The Evolution of the Chinese Language
Supplement
A New Ode to a Small Study
The May Fourth Movement and Its Heavy Responsibilities
Academic Freedom and Professorial Governance
Knowledge Modernization in an Ancient Civilization
Preface to Modern Chinese Characterology
Preface to ABC Chinese-English Dictionary
Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of St. John's University
Supplement
A Song of Initials and Finals
What is Comparative Philology?
Research on Comparative Philology
New Explorations in the Laws of Linguistic Development
The "Three-Phase" Theory of Language...