Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language

Not a how-to text, this beguiling book is instead a fascinating look at Chinese language and culture. Ranging through history, literature, folklore, linguistics, and sociology, this is a breezy, straightforward primer of surprising breadth.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 11/17/2001
ISBN: 9780393321876
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d