New Terms for New Ideas

New Terms for New Ideas
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 486
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ISBN-10 : 9004120467
ISBN-13 : 9789004120464
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Book Synopsis New Terms for New Ideas by : Michael Lackner

Download or read book New Terms for New Ideas written by Michael Lackner and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2001 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is about the lasting impact of new (Western) notions on the 19th and early 20th century Chinese language; their invention, spread and standardization. Topics examined range from preconceptions about the capacity of the Chinese language to accommodate foreign ideas, the formation of specific nomenclatures and the roles of individual translators, to Chinese and European attempts at coming to terms with each other s grammar. A valuable reference work for all those interested in the historical semantics of modern China.


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