Author: Michael Lackner
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004120464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
This volume is about the lasting impact of new (Western) notions on the 19th and early 20th century Chinese language; their invention, spread and standardization. Topics examined range from preconceptions about the capacity of the Chinese language to accommodate foreign ideas, the formation of specific nomenclatures and the roles of individual translators, to Chinese and European attempts at coming to terms with each other s grammar. A valuable reference work for all those interested in the historical semantics of modern China.
New Terms for New Ideas
Author: Michael Lackner
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004120464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
This volume is about the lasting impact of new (Western) notions on the 19th and early 20th century Chinese language; their invention, spread and standardization. Topics examined range from preconceptions about the capacity of the Chinese language to accommodate foreign ideas, the formation of specific nomenclatures and the roles of individual translators, to Chinese and European attempts at coming to terms with each other s grammar. A valuable reference work for all those interested in the historical semantics of modern China.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004120464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
This volume is about the lasting impact of new (Western) notions on the 19th and early 20th century Chinese language; their invention, spread and standardization. Topics examined range from preconceptions about the capacity of the Chinese language to accommodate foreign ideas, the formation of specific nomenclatures and the roles of individual translators, to Chinese and European attempts at coming to terms with each other s grammar. A valuable reference work for all those interested in the historical semantics of modern China.
Chinese New New Terms
Author: Evan Morgan
Publisher:
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Category : Chinese language
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Chinese language
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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501 Synonym & Antonym Questions
Author: Brigit Dermott
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
ISBN: 9781576854235
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
501 Synonyms and Antonym Questions is designed to help students prepare for the verbal sections of most assessment and entrance exams. The book increases a student's vocabulary and refines their knowledge of words, bringing about higher standardized test scores and more effective verbal and written communication. Questions in this book prepare students for the synonym and antonym problems found on most standardized tests-including high school entrance exams, the SAT, civil service exams, and the GRE. The book increases in difficulty as students move through each exercise. All answers are explained, featuring short definitions and terms that clarify word meanings and their opposites for effective studying and positive reinforcement.
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
ISBN: 9781576854235
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
501 Synonyms and Antonym Questions is designed to help students prepare for the verbal sections of most assessment and entrance exams. The book increases a student's vocabulary and refines their knowledge of words, bringing about higher standardized test scores and more effective verbal and written communication. Questions in this book prepare students for the synonym and antonym problems found on most standardized tests-including high school entrance exams, the SAT, civil service exams, and the GRE. The book increases in difficulty as students move through each exercise. All answers are explained, featuring short definitions and terms that clarify word meanings and their opposites for effective studying and positive reinforcement.
The Forms of Discourse with an Introductory Chapter on Style
Author: William B. Cairns
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Some Unrecognized Laws of Nature
Author: Ignatius Singer
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Category : Force and energy
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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Category : Force and energy
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Report of the ... and ... Meetings of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
Author: British Association for the Advancement of Science. Meeting
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1070
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1070
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Report of the ... Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
Author: British Association for the Advancement of Science. Meeting
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
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Dictionary of Scientific Terms
Author: P. Austin Nuttall
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Curiosities of Literature
Author: Isaac Disraeli
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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A Critical Review of Wesleyan Perfection
Author: Samuel Franklin
Publisher:
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Category : Sanctification
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sanctification
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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