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Explore the evolution of the Chinese language with this comprehensive introduction from Cambridge University Press. Part of the Cambridge Language Surveys series, this book traces the history of Chinese from its origins in the second millennium BC through to the present day. Professor Norman provides a clear view of the contemporary language and its sociolinguistic status. Because Chinese includes numerous dialect forms and holds more speakers than any other language in the modern world, this study covers a vast extension of time and space. The material is organized with a deftness and elegant style that makes this complex subject accessible and interesting for students and researchers alike.

Key Features

This Cambridge University Press book provides a general introduction to the study of the Chinese language.

The text traces the history of the language from the second millennium BC to the present day.

Professor Norman offers a clear picture of the contemporary language and its current sociolinguistic status.

The book covers the vast range of Chinese dialect forms and its global speaker population.

Readers benefit from an organized and lucid writing style that handles complex linguistic material with ease.

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paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
21 January 1988
Listed Since
22 December 2006

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