Enjoying the Process (A Collection of Essays Celebrating the 70th Birthday of Professor Wang Shiyuan)

Author: Shi Feng
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Professor Wang Shiyuan is a pioneering figure in contemporary Chinese linguistics and an internationally renowned linguistic master. He proposed the theory of lexical diffusion in the process of linguistic evolution, which has had a profound impact on dynamic linguistic research. His research on Chinese languages has contributed to the development of general linguistic theory. Dedicated to revitalizing Chinese linguistics, he has traveled the world for years to teach and conduct research, establishing fruitful connections between linguistics and other disciplines. He has introduced new concepts and methods to Chinese linguistics, promoting its multidisciplinary development. This book is a collection of essays in honor of Professor Wang Shiyuan's 70th birthday. It includes 23 papers covering various fields of Chinese linguistics, such as phonetics, phonology, grammar, dialectology, historical linguistics, and Sino-Tibetan language comparison.