General Linguistics (Linguistics Towards the 21st Century)

Author: Zhao Rongyun
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Features: This book systematically introduces the history and current state of general linguistics research both domestically and internationally. Since 1978, it selects and compiles 30 papers published in domestic academic journals, showcasing the basic research directions and major achievements of general linguistics in China. The selected papers cover topics such as the origin and nature of language, an overview of linguistics and the disciplinary system, language and philosophy, research methods in linguistics, trends in linguistic development, formalism and functionalism, and more. The editors also provide objective analyses of each article regarding its research background, value, and development direction, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of the content. At the end, a main bibliography of the discipline is provided. This book can promote the study of linguistic theory and serve as a comprehensive reference for teaching, making it suitable for linguists, graduate and undergraduate students in linguistics, as well as all readers interested in linguistics.