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082			_a495.111 HAN
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100			_aHan, Jiantang
245			_aCharacters _cJiantang Han
260			_aCambridge _bCambridge University Press _c2012
300			_a162 pages _bcol. illus. _c26 cm
490			_aChinese culture
505			_aEmergence 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
520			_a"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.
650			_aChinese language _xWriting
650			_aChinese language _xEtymology
887			_2CamTech Library
942			_2ddc _cBK _n0
999			_c1142 _d1142