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ABC Etymological Dictionary of Old Chinese (ABC Chinese Dictionary)
Axel Schuessler
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Hardcover. Based on investigation in primary and secondary sources, this dictionary places Old Chinese squarely within the Sino-Tibetan language family, while paying due regard to other language families such as Austroasiatic, Miao-Yao (Hmong-Mien), and Kam-Tai. It is designed for use by nonspecialists and specialists. Series: ABC Chinese Dictionary Series. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CBD; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1139.
This is the first genuine etymological dictionary of Old Chinese written in any language. As such, it constitutes a mile-stone in research on the evolution of the Sinitic language group. Whereas previous studies have emphasized the structure of the Chinese characters, this pathbreaking dictionary places primary emphasis on the sounds and meanings of Sinitic roots. Based on more than three decades of intensive investigation in primary and secondary sources, this completely new dictionary places Old Chinese squarely within the Sino-Tibetan language family (including close consideration of numerous Tiberto-Burman languages), while paying due regard to other language families such as Austroasiatic, ... Read more
This is the first genuine etymological dictionary of Old Chinese written in any language. As such, it constitutes a mile-stone in research on the evolution of the Sinitic language group. Whereas previous studies have emphasized the structure of the Chinese characters, this pathbreaking dictionary places primary emphasis on the sounds and meanings of Sinitic roots. Based on more than three decades of intensive investigation in primary and secondary sources, this completely new dictionary places Old Chinese squarely within the Sino-Tibetan language family (including close consideration of numerous Tiberto-Burman languages), while paying due regard to other language families such as Austroasiatic, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Series
ABC Chinese Dictionary Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
688
Place of Publication
Honolulu, HI, United States
ISBN
9780824829759
SKU
V9780824829759
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About Axel Schuessler
Axel Schuessler is emeritus professor at Wartburg College, Iowa.
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