Ideogram - Chinese Characters and the Myth of Disembodied Meaning

Author(s): J. Marshall Unger

Linguistics | Chinese - 中文 | Japanese - 日本語 | Non Fiction

In this latest book, J. Marshall Unger exposes the historical, scientific, cultural, and practical flaws accompanying the widespread belief that Chinese characters embody pure, language-less meaning. Whether one is interested in Chinese characters from the standpoint of language, literature, semiotics, psychology, history, cultural studies, or computers, Ideogram contains new ideas and insights that are sure to challenge preconceptions and provoke thought.

Very good condition.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780824827601
  • : University of Hawaii Press
  • : University of Hawaii Press
  • : 0.362874
  • : 01 October 2003
  • : {"length"=>["9"], "width"=>["6"], "units"=>["Inches"]}
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : J. Marshall Unger
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 495.1/11
  • : 196
  • : Yes - b&w