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Chinese Language
Daniel Kane
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Description for Chinese Language
Paperback.
This is an introductory book about the history and contemporary usage of the Chinese language.
Chinese is generally considered a difficult language. It is also a fascinating and important language that cannot be ignored. A growing number of English speakers are learning the Chinese language to the enrichment of their lives and the admiration of their friends. Chinese does, however, present a number of challenges. Written Chinese looks like a random set of stroke, dots and dashes. In its handwritten form, it looks like a series of undifferentiated squiggles. Spoken Chinese sounds like ... Read more
This is an introductory book about the history and contemporary usage of the Chinese language.
Chinese is generally considered a difficult language. It is also a fascinating and important language that cannot be ignored. A growing number of English speakers are learning the Chinese language to the enrichment of their lives and the admiration of their friends. Chinese does, however, present a number of challenges. Written Chinese looks like a random set of stroke, dots and dashes. In its handwritten form, it looks like a series of undifferentiated squiggles. Spoken Chinese sounds like ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804838535
SKU
V9780804838535
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About Daniel Kane
Dr. Daniel Kane is Professor of Chinese and Head of the Asian Studies Department at Macquarie University. He was Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996 and has broad interests in the field of Chinese Studies, including linguistics, politics, intellectual history and current affairs.
Reviews for Chinese Language
"A brief introduction to the main characteristics of Chinese, written to be accessible to beginning students as well as anyone with a general interest in Chinese language and culture. Provides a demystifying overview of Chinese from a linguistic, historical and social perspective."
Omniglot.com blog "Excellent overview of the Chinese language. It's perfect for a reader with some knowledge of ... Read more
Omniglot.com blog "Excellent overview of the Chinese language. It's perfect for a reader with some knowledge of ... Read more