Planning Chinese characters : reaction, evolution or revolution?

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Planning Chinese characters : reaction, evolution or revolution?

by Shouhui Zhao, Richard B. Baldauf. Jr

(Language policy, v. 9)

Springer, c2008

  • : hbk

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Bibliography: p. 377-406

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This book presents the most comprehensive synthesis and analysis of major developments in reforming programs in modernizing the Chinese writing system. It traces the language policy and planning related developments for Chinese characters, with particular emphasis on post-1950 period in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the more recent challenges that technology, and particularly the World Wide Web, have posed for the language.

Table of Contents

Prologue.- Making Hanzi Accessible.- Reflections on New Perspectives.- New Challenges for a Digital Society.- Standardization as a Solution.- Influencing Outcomes.- Envisioning the Future.- Some Critical Issues.

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