{"product_id":"time-and-language-9780824895099","title":"Time and Language","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresenting a host of in-depth case studies, \u003cem\u003eTime and Language: New Sinology and Chinese History\u003c\/em\u003e argues for and demonstrates the significance of ‘New Sinology’ by restoring the role of language\/philology in the research and understanding of how modern China emerged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a richly researched and intelligently argued collection of studies that highlight a key methodological and interpretive issue in China studies and provides a considerable empirical detail that makes their point. The volume delivers on the promise of the editors to bring language\/philology back in—to argue for and demonstrate the significance of \"New Sinology\": the careful attention to historical language and knowledge in texts both contemporary and earlier to illuminate the power of cultural habitus as well as conscious practice over time as expressed in the written version of Austin’s speech acts. These studies show that the tools of traditional Sinology, with a focus on linguistic and philological expertise, can and do contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the genesis and experience of modern China.\" - Timothy Cheek, The University of British Columbia","brand":"University of Hawai'i Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083688681815,"sku":"9780824895099","price":22.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780824895099.jpg?v=1725549726","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/time-and-language-9780824895099","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}