The Cambridge Handbook of Chinese Linguistics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108412872)

The linguistic study of Chinese, with its rich morphological, syntactic and prosodic/tonal structures, its complex writing system, and its diverse socio-historical background, is already a long-established and vast research area. With contributions from internationally renowned experts in the field, this Handbook provides a state-of-the-art survey of the central issues in Chinese linguistics. Chapters are divided into four thematic areas: writing systems and the neuro-cognitive processing of Chinese, morpho-lexical structures, phonetic and phonological characteristics, and issues in syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse. By following a context-driven approach, it shows how theoretical issues in Chinese linguistics can be resolved with empirical evidence and argumentation, and provides a range of different perspectives. Its dialectical design sets a state-of-the-art benchmark for research in a wide range of interdisciplinary and cross-lingual studies involving the Chinese language. It is an essential resource for students and researchers wishing to explore the fascinating field of Chinese linguistics.

Author: Chu-Ren Huang
ISBN-10: 1108412874
ISBN-13: 9781108412872
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2025
Pages: 729
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.52lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.46d