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Language and the Modern State - The Reform of Written Japanese (Paperback)
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Language and the Modern State - The Reform of Written Japanese (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Japanese Linguistics
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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.
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