17.2107, Books: Language Description/Syntax: Po-ching, Rimmington

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Date: 19-Jul-2006
From: Liz Levine < elizabeth.levine at taylorandfrancis.com >
Subject: Chinese: An Essential Grammar: Po-ching, Rimmington 

	
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Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:07:06
From: Liz Levine < elizabeth.levine at taylorandfrancis.com >
Subject: Chinese: An Essential Grammar: Po-ching, Rimmington 
 



Title: Chinese: An Essential Grammar 
Series Title: Essential Grammars  

Publication Year: 2006 
Publisher: Routledge (Taylor and Francis)
	   http://www.routledge.com/
	
Author: Yip Po-ching
Author: Don Rimmington

Hardback: ISBN: 041538026X Pages: 240 Price: U.S. $ 100.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0415372615 Pages: 240 Price: U.S. $ 31.95


Abstract:

This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and
concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. 

Refreshingly jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the
language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to
serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Chinese,
irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in
short, readable sections.

It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools,
colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Features include:
* A new chapter on paragraph development
* Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin Romanization, alongside all
examples
*  Literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points
* detailed contents list and index for easy access to information
* A glossary of grammatical terms 



Linguistic Field(s): Language Description
                     Syntax

Subject Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)


Written In: English  (eng)
	
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http://linguistlist.org/get-book.html?BookID=20355


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