The Cambridge Handbook of Chinese Linguistics

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.