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An Anatomy of Chinese: Rhythm, Metaphor, Politics
Rhythm, Metaphor, Politics
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Perry Link's "An Anatomy of Chinese" offers a unique transdisciplinary approach to understanding the Chinese language.
It delves into rhythm, metaphor, and politics, exploring how these elements shape meaning and communication.
The book draws on a wide range of sources, from classical poetry to modern text messages, showcasing the richness and complexity of Chinese.
Link's analysis avoids jargon, making it accessible to both specialists and non-specialists.
Ultimately, the book challenges our understanding of language and its relationship to culture and thought.
It delves into rhythm, metaphor, and politics, exploring how these elements shape meaning and communication.
The book draws on a wide range of sources, from classical poetry to modern text messages, showcasing the richness and complexity of Chinese.
Link's analysis avoids jargon, making it accessible to both specialists and non-specialists.
Ultimately, the book challenges our understanding of language and its relationship to culture and thought.
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Mentioned by Carla Nappy as a bold, ambitious, and extraordinarily thoughtful book exploring the structures of the Chinese language through various disciplines.
Perry Link, “An Anatomy of Chinese: Rhythm, Metaphor, Politics” (Harvard UP, 2013)
