Planning Chinese Characters : Reaction, Evolution or Revolution?

Planning Chinese Characters : Reaction, Evolution or Revolution? - Language Policy

2008 edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book presents the most comprehensive synthesis and analysis of major developments in reforming programs in modernizing the Chinese writing system. It traces the language policy and planning related developments for Chinese characters, with particular emphasis on post-1950 period in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the more recent challenges that technology, and particularly the World Wide Web, have posed for the language.

Book information

ISBN: 9781441943064
Publisher: Springer US
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2008 edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 418
Weight: 670g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 22mm