Reading Chinese Script: A Cognitive Analysis

by Jian Wang (Editor), Hsuan Chih Chen (Editor), Ralph Radach (Editor)

This volume uses unique properties of Chinese script to focus on morphological analyses during the character and word recognition process, though some of the reported work also pertains to the use of phonological information. In addition, this volume contains work on syntactic and pragmatic processes during sentence reading and three chapters that examine on-line processes. A comprehensive appraisal of cognitive processes during the reading of Chinese script that includes studies conducted by leading researchers from within and outside the mainland, this volume will be of interest to all those studying reading and visual symbol processing.

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Karen Chung · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have long noticed, and puzzled over, how quickly Chinese (and Japanese) seem to read their native languages, compared to Westerners reading their native languages, so this led me to want to look into the peculiarities of reading Chinese. While not answering all my questions, this book provided many approaches to and insight into what is special about reading Chinese. Some of the academic papers that make up this volume went down more easily than others. A worthwhile investment of my reading time, in any case.