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Language and the Modern State Nanette Gottlieb (University of Queensland, Australia)

Language and the Modern State By Nanette Gottlieb (University of Queensland, Australia)

Summary

Originally published in 1991, this book examines the process whereby a modern colloquial style of written Japanese was developed in the context of the overall modernization of Japan.

Language and the Modern State Summary

Language and the Modern State: The Reform of Written Japanese by Nanette Gottlieb (University of Queensland, Australia)

Originally published in 1991, this book examines the process whereby a modern colloquial style of written Japanese was developed in the context of the overall modernization of Japan. The book examines the process whereby this strategic simplification took place in Japan, beginning with a discussion of the background to the problem and the reasons why change was indicated. The history, characteristics and spheres of the four major styles found in documents of the modern period are examined, as are initial moves towards language reform in the fields of education and printed media. Separate illustrations in Japanese script are provided to give an idea of the changing visual complexity of texts; in-text references, however, are romanized except where the use of characters is essential. Wherever possible, English sources are cited in addition to Japanese; where published translations are available, these are cited in order to enable non-speakers of Japanese to follow up references if they so desire.

Table of Contents

1. Language and Modernization: The Japanese Experience 2. Pre-Modern Styles 3. Early Stirrings: Education and the Press 4. Language and Politics 5. The Role of Literature 6. The Final Stages 7. The Opposition 8. The Standardization Debate 9. The Problem of Orthography

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NLS9780367001728
9780367001728
0367001721
Language and the Modern State: The Reform of Written Japanese by Nanette Gottlieb (University of Queensland, Australia)
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Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2020-12-18
340
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