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THE FATHER OF NON-HAN CHINESE LINGUISTICS LI FANG-KUEI

A PIONEER IN THE STUDY OF MINORITY LANGUAGES IN CHINA

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The biography chronicles the life of Li Fang-Kuei, a prominent Chinese linguist, highlighting his journey from skepticism to recognition in the field of linguistics. It details his academic pursuits at the University of Chicago under Edward Sapir, his adventurous research in American Indian languages in Canada, and his exploration of non-Han ethnic languages in China. The narrative spans his idyllic studies, the tumultuous wartime experiences in China, and his tranquil retirement in Hawaii, painting a vivid picture of his scholarly and adventurous spirit.

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THE FATHER OF NON-HAN CHINESE LINGUISTICS LI FANG-KUEI, Peter Li

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2017
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