{"product_id":"chinese-script-9780231181730","title":"Chinese Script","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas O. Höllmann explains the development of the Chinese writing system and its importance in literature, religion, art, and other aspects of culture. Spanning epigraphs and oracle bones to writing and texting, \u003ci\u003eChinese Script\u003c\/i\u003e is a wide-ranging introduction to the complexity and beauty of written text and calligraphy in the Chinese world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA competent, comprehensive look at the historical development of the Chinese writing system and its manifestations in literature, calligraphy, religion, and other aspects of culture. -- Victor H. Mair, University of Pennsylvania A well-researched, detailed book that provides broad yet concise information on the Chinese writing system's historical background, as well as its linguistic and artistic aspects. -- Peter Yang, Case Western Reserve University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e1. Inspiration and Drill\u003cbr\u003e2. The Script\u003cbr\u003e3. Ingenuity and Passion\u003cbr\u003e4. Book Printing and Its Consequences\u003cbr\u003e5. Import–Export\u003cbr\u003e6. Calligraphy\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1. Notes on Pronunciation\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2. Timeline of Chinese Dynasties\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex of Names","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400316690775,"sku":"9780231181730","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/chinese-script-9780231181730","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}