TY  - BOOK
AU  - Han, Jiantang
TI  - Characters
T2  - Chinese culture
SN  - 9787508527147
U1  - 495.111 HAN  
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Chinese language
KW  - Writing
KW  - Etymology
N1  - Emergence of written language
Origin of the Han characters
Evolution of the Han character's forms
Formation of the Han characters
Profound mystery of the Han characters
Chinese history narrated in Han characters
Art of the Han characters
N2  - "Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy and the characters in use today. Chinese Characters will appeal to readers looking for an introduction to the rich but complex Chinese language and to all those interested in the relationship between language and culture."--Publisher description.
ER  -