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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher W W Norton & Co Inc
Publication date May 1, 1983
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780393300611
ISBN-10 0393300617
Dimensions 0.50 by 5.50 by 8.25 in.
Weight 0.55 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $11.95
Other format details foreign language
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Explores the richness, continuity, development, and uniqueness of the Chinese language and the meanings of its strokes in addition to noting its limitations when applied to Western science and technology (view table of contents)
Editions
This edition contains multiple works--typically stories or entire novels--that are found in different collections. Below find each work in this edition grouped by how you can find each.
Editions for the work Speaking of Chinese
Paperback
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With Jorge Bucay | from W W Norton & Co Inc (May 1, 1983)
9780393300611 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $11.95
This edition also contains Un cuento triste no tan triste / A Sad Tale Not So Sad
About: Explores the richness, continuity, development, and uniqueness of the Chinese language and the meanings of its strokes in addition to noting its limitations when applied to Western science and technology
Hardcover
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from Oceano De Mexico (April 1, 2015)
9786077352044 | details & prices | 92 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.76 lbs | List price $14.95
Paperback
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With Raymond and Chang Chang, Margaret Scrogin | from W W Norton & Co Inc (May 1, 1983); titled "Speaking of Chinese"
9780393300611 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $11.95
This edition also contains Speaking of Chinese
About: Explores the richness, continuity, development, and uniqueness of the Chinese language and the meanings of its strokes in addition to noting its limitations when applied to Western science and technology

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