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Uluğ Kuzuoğlu, "Codes of Modernity: Chinese Scripts in the Global Information Age" (Columbia UP, 2023)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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Evolution of Chinese Writing Systems

This chapter examines the intricate evolution of Chinese writing systems during the early 20th century amid modernization and globalization. It discusses the tensions between traditional characters and simplification efforts, highlighting the role of statistical analysis and psychological research in character recognition and literacy initiatives. The narrative also addresses the political implications of character simplification and the multifaceted debates that emerged around these reforms.

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