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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis

By: Chris Shei

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis

By: Chris Shei

Chinese is a discourse-oriented language and the underlying mechanisms of the language involve encoding and decoding so the language can be correctly delivered and understood. To date, there has been a lack of consolidation at the discourse level such that a reference framework for understanding the language in a top-down fashion is still underdeveloped. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis is the first to showcase the latest research in the field of Chinese discourse analysis to consolidate existing findings, put the language in both theoretical and socio-functional perspectives, offer guidance and insights for further research and inspire innovative ideas for exploring the Chinese language in the discourse domain. The book is aimed at both students and scholars researching in the areas of Chinese linguistics and discourse analysis.

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1351819399

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Understanding the Chinese Language

A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

By: Chris Shei

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Understanding the Chinese Language

A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

By: Chris Shei

Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand, it uses clear, full descriptions and vivid, modern examples to systematically take students through the phonology, vocabulary, grammar, discourse structures and pragmatics of modern Chinese. No prior knowledge of Chinese or linguistics is required. Features include: Six detailed chapters covering the core linguistic aspects of the modern Chinese language, such as words, content units, sentences, speech acts, sentence-final particles and neologisms User-friendly comparisons and contrasts between English and Chinese throughout the text, helping to clearly explain important complexities and nuances of the Chinese language Clear, accessible explanations and insightful analysis of topics and linguistic devices, supported by many helpful examples, diagrams and tables Vivid and relevant examples drawn from real-life contemporary sources such as internet news reports, social networks like Sino Weibo, online forums and TV reality shows, offering fascinating perspectives on modern Chinese media, culture and society Pioneering coverage of Chinese new words and the social phenomena they reveal Additional exercises and four supplementary chapters covering Chinese syllables, idioms, discourse and culture available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415634885/ Written by a highly experienced instructor, researcher and linguist, Understanding the Chinese Language will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Chinese linguistics. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in learning more about Chinese language and culture.

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis

By: Chris Shei

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis

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1351819380

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language Teaching

By: Chris Shei,Monica E McLellan Zikpi,Der-Lin Chao

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language Teaching

By: Chris Shei,Monica E McLellan Zikpi,Der-Lin Chao

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language Teaching defines Chinese language teaching in a pedagogical, historical, and contemporary context. Throughout the volume, teaching methods are discussed, including the traditional China-based approach, and Western methods such as communicative teaching and the immersion program. The Handbook also presents a pedagogical model covering pronunciation, tones, characters, vocabulary, grammar, and the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The remaining chapters explore topics of language assessment, technology enhanced instruction, teaching materials and resources, Chinese for specific purposes, classroom implementation, social contexts of language teaching and language teaching policies, and pragmatics and culture. Ideal for scholars and researchers of Chinese language teaching, the Handbook will benefit educators and teacher training programs. This is the first comprehensive volume exploring the growing area of Chinese language pedagogy.

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Understanding the Chinese Language

A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

By: Chris Shei

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A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

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1317662806

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Animals in Space

From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle

By: Colin Burgess,Chris Dubbs

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Animals in Space

From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle

By: Colin Burgess,Chris Dubbs

This book is as a detailed, but highly readable and balanced account of the history of animal space flights carried out by all nations, but principally the United States and the Soviet Union. It explores the ways in which animal high-altitude and space flight research impacted on space flight biomedicine and technology, and how the results - both successful and disappointing - allowed human beings to then undertake that same hazardous journey with far greater understanding and confidence. This complete and authoritative book will undoubtedly become the ultimate authority on animal space flights.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387496785

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9780387496788

The Calendrical Systems of Mainland South-East Asia

By: Chris Eade

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The Calendrical Systems of Mainland South-East Asia

By: Chris Eade

This Handbook is the first to study comprehensively how the Southeast Asian calendar was constructed and how positions for the sun, moon and planets were determined. It examines the differences that distinguish Burma from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, and those that distinguish Northern Thailand from the rest of that country. Explanation of such matters as ways of naming the years, differences between the types of lunar year, variations in methods used to mark times of day, constructing horoscopes, determining calendar dates, and many other technical matters are accompanied by worked examples from the literature. The intention of the study is to provide an apparatus whereby scholars will be able to analyse confidently for themselves the dates and other calendrical information to be found in abundance in their sources.

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BRILL

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9004392025

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9789004392021

Translating Chinese Art and Modern Literature

By: Yifeng Sun,Chris Song

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Translating Chinese Art and Modern Literature

By: Yifeng Sun,Chris Song

Translating Chinese Art and Modern Literature examines issues in cross-cultural dialogue in connection with translation and modern Chinese art and literature from interdisciplinary perspectives. This comprises the text-image dialogue in the context of Chinese modernity, and cross-cultural interaction between modern literature in Chinese and other literatures. This edited collection approaches these issues with discrete foci and approaches, and the ten chapters in this volume are to be divided into two distinct parts. The first part highlights the mutual effects between literary texts and visual images in the media of book, painting, and film, and the second part includes contributions by scholars of literary translation.

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Routledge

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135100123X

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A Law of Peoples for Recognizing States

On Rawls, the Social Contract, and Membership in the International Community

By: Chris Naticchia

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A Law of Peoples for Recognizing States

On Rawls, the Social Contract, and Membership in the International Community

By: Chris Naticchia

Which political entities should the international community recognize as member states—granting them the rights and powers of statehood and entitling them to participate in formulating, adjudicating, and implementing international law? What criteria should it use, and are those criteria defensible? From Kosovo, Palestine, and Taiwan to South Sudan, Scotland, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and Catalonia, these questions continuously arise and constantly challenge the international community for a consistent, principled stance. In response to this challenge, Chris Naticchia offers a social contract argument for a theory of international recognition—a normative theory of the criteria that states and international bodies should use to recognize political entities as member states of the international community. Regardless of whether political entities adequately respect human rights or practice democracy, he argues, we must recognize a critical mass of them to get international institutions working. Then we should recognize secessionist entities that suffer from persistent, grave, and widespread human rights abuses by their government—and, under certain conditions, minority nations within multinational states that seek independence. We must also recognize entities whose recognition would contribute to the economic development of the least well-off entities. Drawing on the social contract tradition, and developing a broadly Rawlsian view, A Law of Peoples for Recognizing States will both challenge and appeal to a broad readership in political philosophy, international law, and international relations.

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Lexington Books

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1498526144

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Cultural Studies and Cultural Industries in Northeast Asia

What a Difference a Region Makes

By: Chris Berry,Nicola Liscutin,Jonathan D. Mackintosh

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Cultural Studies and Cultural Industries in Northeast Asia

What a Difference a Region Makes

By: Chris Berry,Nicola Liscutin,Jonathan D. Mackintosh

These timely essays highlight regional cross-fertilization in music, film, new media, and popular culture in Northeast Asia, including analysis of gender and labor issues amid differing regulatory frameworks and public policy concerning cultural production and piracy.

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Hong Kong University Press

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9622099750

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9789622099753

Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Nicholas Perez,Chris Delcher,Yanning Wang

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Opioid Prescribing Rates and Criminal Justice and Health Outcomes

By: Wesley G. Jennings,Nicholas Perez,Chris Delcher,Yanning Wang

This brief uses California’s CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) 2.0 data to analyze county-level opioid prescribing rates in California from 2012 to 2017 from multiple perspectives. The book summarizes California’s county-level opioid prescribing trends, examines potential correlates of opioid prescribing rates, and assesses the association of opioid prescribing on both criminal justice and public health outcomes. Finally, the authors discuss their principal findings and the implications for policy and practice, including the significant and lasting consequences of the opioid crisis on the criminal justice system and the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to effectively address the crisis.

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Springer Nature

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3030407640

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Mountain Rescue

By: Chris Oxlade

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Mountain Rescue

By: Chris Oxlade

Mountain Rescue reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the worldÕs most dramatic rescues. Stunning photographs capture the drama and excitement of the missions, while concluding chapters look at the essential skills required by mountain rescuers, how readers can pursue a career as a mountain rescuer, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency.

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Capstone

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1410991652

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners

Basic Carpentry Skills & Everyday Home Repairs

By: Chris Marshall

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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Carpentry for Homeowners

Basic Carpentry Skills & Everyday Home Repairs

By: Chris Marshall

Shows readers how to solve everyday problems using the most basic of tools--hammers, saws, sanders, clamps, and screw guns"--Provided by publisher.

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Creative Publishing International

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158923331X

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Central Europe Phrasebook

By: Chris Andrews

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Central Europe Phrasebook

By: Chris Andrews

Prague, Vienna, Budapest--learn a little of the languages behind such romantic names... and your travels will really come alive.Languages in this book cover travel in Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Switzerland.

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0864422598

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Chinese Films in Focus II

By: Chris Berry

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Chinese Films in Focus II

By: Chris Berry

Chinese cinema continues to go from strength to strength. After art-house hits like Chen Kaige's Yellow Earth (1984) and Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), the Oscar-winning success of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) disproved the old myth that subtitled films could not succeed at the multiplex. Chinese Films in Focus II updates and expands the original Chinese Films in Focus: 25 New Takes with fourteen brand new essays, to offer thirty-four fresh and insightful readings of key individual films. The new edition addresses films from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other parts of the Chinese diaspora and the historical coverage ranges from the 1930s to the present. The essays, by leading authorities on Chinese cinema as well as up-and-coming scholars, are concise, accessible, rich, and on the cutting edge of current research. Each contributor outlines existing writing and presents an original perspective on the film, making this volume a rich resource for classroom use, scholarly research and general reading for anyone wanting to understand more about the historical development and rich variety of Chinese cinema. Contributors: Annette Aw, Chris Berry, Yomi Braester, Felicia Chan, Esther Cheung, Robert Chi, Rey Chow, Mary Farquhar, Carolyn FitzGerald, Ping Fu, Kristine Harris, Margaret Hillenbrand, Brian Hu, Tan See Kam, Haiyan Lee, Vivian Lee, Helen Hok-Sze Leung, David Leiwei Li, Song Hwee Lim, Kam Louie, Fran Martin, Jason McGrath, Corrado Neri, Jonathan Noble, Beremoce Reynaud, Cui Shuqin, Julian Stringer, Janice Tong, Yiman Wang, Faye Hui Xiao, Gang Gary Xu, Audrey Yue, Yingjin Zhang, John Zou The Editor: Chris Berry is Professor of Film and Television at Goldsmiths, University of London.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349922803

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9781349922802

Mandarin Phrasebook

By: Chris Taylor

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Mandarin Phrasebook

By: Chris Taylor

Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation. Plus: order the right meal with our menu decoder + Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary + We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases, & common Q&As + Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture and manners." -- page 4 of cover.

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