A comprehensive account of the Sino-Tibetan, a language stock comparable in size and diversification to Indo-European and comprising Chinese, Karen and over a hundred Tibetan-Burman languages. Dr Benedict presents a systematic analysis of the morphology and phonology of the main descendants of the stock, traces their family relationships and reconstructs in outline the parent language, Sino-Tibetan. There is a glossary of Tibeto-Burman index, which should prove of especial value as a working tool for scholars. Although the book was first drafted many years ago, Dr Benedict made extensive annotations on the original manuscript and Professor James A. Matisoff added many notes on bibliography and the Burmese-Lolo group of languages. The scope and original theses of the work, however, remain unaltered and the editors present it as a major and original contribution to the study of oriental linguistics.
Princeton/Cambridge Studies in Chinese Linguistics Series
This series delves into the intricacies of Chinese linguistics, exploring the structure, evolution, and diversity of Chinese languages. It offers detailed analyses of phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, often with comparative perspectives across dialects and historical periods. This is an essential resource for academics and students interested in the complexity and nuance of one of the world's most widely spoken language families. The collection provides both theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence to understand this fascinating field of study.
