{"product_id":"mandarin-chinese-an-introduction-9780195540024","title":"Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mobo C. F. Gao\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMandarin Chinese: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e provides a systematic overview of Mandarin Chinese from the perspective of the English-speaking learner. Using a comparative approach, it contrasts grammatical, and other features of Mandarin Chinese language, with relevant issues in English. \u003cbr\u003eThe book opens with a chapter on the setting of the Chinese language, giving a brief account of the historical, geographical, social, and linguistic background of China. Included is a discussion of how modern Chinese politics has played an important role in the development of modern standard Chinese. Other topics include sounds and tones, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and discourse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMandarin Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e brings a wide range of topics and issues together in one volume, presenting a coherent, easy-to-follow picture of the language, and a practical, efficient way to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46896305733783,"sku":"9780195540024","price":6521.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780195540024.webp?v=1770357648","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mandarin-chinese-an-introduction-9780195540024","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}