Theorigin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System
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The Origin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System
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Author : William G. Boltz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Origin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System written by William G. Boltz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Originally published in 1994 (hardcover now out of print), this volume has been reprinted in a new paperback format that will make it more attractive and affordable for use in the classroom. The work sketches with extraordinary precision the history of the Chinese writing system from the late Shang (ca. 1200 B.C.) when Chinese characters are first in evidence down to the script's standardization and codification a millennium later in the Ch'in and Han (221 B.C.-A.D. 220). Prof. Boltz takes in part a comparative approach to the origin and early structure and development of Chinese writing, suggesting that in its general principles the process was matched pari passu by the way writing first arose in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and among the Mayas (for example, that the Chinese script records the sounds of words, not ideas). The author also examines the question of why the Chinese script never became alphabetic, in spite of hints of such tendencies in the third and second centuries B.C. Kidder Smith, of Bowdoin College, said of the original publication: "... this book will be highly valued by anyone concerned with the relationships of language to writing, and should become the point of reference for all discussions of these questions as they pertain to ancient Chinese" (Religious Studies Review Vol. 21, No. 4, October 1995).
The Origin And The Development Of The Chinese Writing System
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Author : William G. Boltz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Origin And The Development Of The Chinese Writing System written by William G. Boltz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Chinese characters categories.
The Origin Of Chinese Characters
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Author : Kihoon Lee
language : en
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Release Date : 2018-07-01
The Origin Of Chinese Characters written by Kihoon Lee and has been published by Algora Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Theorigin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System
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Author : Jeroen Wiedenhof
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Theorigin And Early Development Of The Chinese Writing System written by Jeroen Wiedenhof and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with categories.
The Origins Of Chinese Writing
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Author : Paola Demattè
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2022-10-18
The Origins Of Chinese Writing written by Paola Demattè and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-18 with categories.
This study explores the evidence for Chinese writing in the late Neolithic (3500-2000 BCE) and early Bronze Age (2000-1250 BCE) periods. Chinese writing is often said to have begun with little incubation during the late Shang period (c. 1300-1045 BCE) in the middle-lower Yellow River Valley area as a sudden independent invention. This explanation runs counter to evidence from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica that shows that independent developments of writing generally undergo a protracted evolution. It also ignores archaeological data from the Chinese Neolithic and early Bronze Age that reveals the existence of signs comparable to Shang characters. Paola Demattè takes this data into account to address the issue of what writing is, and when, why, and how it develops, by employing a theory of writing that does not privilege language as a prime mover. It focuses instead on visual systems of communication as well as ideological and socio-economic developments as key elements that promote the eventual development of writing. To understand the processes that led to primary developments of writing, The Origins of Chinese Writing draws from the latest research on the early writing systems of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica, and other forms of protowriting. The result is a novel and inclusive theoretical approach to the archaeological evidence, grammatological data, and textual sources, an approach that demonstrates that Chinese writing emerged out of a long process that began in the Late Neolithic and continued during the Early Bronze Age.
A History Of Writing
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Author : Steven Roger Fischer
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2020-09-10
A History Of Writing written by Steven Roger Fischer and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a format that everyone can follow. Steven Roger Fischer also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for students and specialists as well as a delightful read for lovers of the written word everywhere.
Chinese Script
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Author : Thomas O. Höllmann
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2017-11-14
Chinese Script written by Thomas O. Höllmann and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this brisk and accessible history, sinologist Thomas O. Höllmann explains the development of the Chinese writing system and its importance in literature, religion, art, and other aspects of culture. Spanning the earliest epigraphs and oracle bones to writing and texting on computers and mobile phones today, Chinese Script is a wide-ranging and versatile introduction to the complexity and beauty of written text and calligraphy in the Chinese world. Höllmann delves into the origins of Chinese script and its social and political meanings across millennia of history. He recounts the social history of the writing system; written and printed texts; and the use of writing materials such as paper, silk, ink, brush, and printing techniques. The book sheds light on the changing role of literacy and education; the politics of orthographic reform; and the relationship of Chinese writing to non-Han Chinese languages and cultures. Höllmann explains the inherent complexity of Chinese script, demonstrating why written Chinese expresses meaning differently than oral language and the subtleties of the relationship between spoken word and written text. He explores calligraphy as an art, the early letter press, and other ways of visually representing Chinese languages. Chinese Script also provides handy illustrations of the concepts discussed, showing how ideographs function and ways to decipher them visually.
Chinese Writing
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Author : Wee Lee Woon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Chinese Writing written by Wee Lee Woon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Chinese characters categories.
The Cambridge History Of Ancient China
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Author : Michael Loewe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-03-13
The Cambridge History Of Ancient China written by Michael Loewe and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-13 with History categories.
The Cambridge History of Ancient China provides a survey of the institutional and cultural history of pre-imperial China.
Writing And Literacy In Early China
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Author : Feng Li
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Writing And Literacy In Early China written by Feng Li and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with History categories.
The emergence and spread of literacy in ancient human society an important topic for all who study the ancient world, and the development of written Chinese is of particular interest, as modern Chinese orthography preserves logographic principles shared by its most ancient forms, making it unique among all present-day writing systems. In the past three decades, the discovery of previously unknown texts dating to the third century BCE and earlier, as well as older versions of known texts, has revolutionized the study of early Chinese writing. The long-term continuity and stability of the Chinese written language allow for this detailed study of the role literacy played in early civilization. The contributors to Writing and Literacy in Early China inquire into modes of manuscript production, the purposes for which texts were produced, and the ways in which they were actually used. By carefully evaluating current evidence and offering groundbreaking new interpretations, the book illuminates the nature of literacy for scribes and readers.