{"title":"Yuchau E. Hsiao","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuchau E. Hsiao’s works delve into the intricate structures of language, offering detailed analyses of phonetics and phonology. Readers interested in linguistics will find a compelling blend of theoretical insight and practical study, especially focusing on the sound patterns of Taiwanese Southern Min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and scholars within the fields of \u003cem\u003eEducation\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReference\u003c\/em\u003e, these books provide a specialised exploration of language sound systems, making complex concepts accessible without sacrificing academic rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sound-patterns-of-taiwanese-southern-min-by-yuchau-e-hsiao-9781009654272","title":"The Sound Patterns of Taiwanese Southern Min","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sound Patterns of Taiwanese Southern Min\u003c\/em\u003e by Yuchau E. Hsiao is an in-depth exploration of Southern Min – the most commonly spoken variant of Taiwanese, with over 100 million speakers. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of Taiwanese Southern Min (TSM) phonology, filling a critical gap in linguistic research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt demonstrates how the language's sound patterns have evolved over time and explores its key phonological and tonal features. Beginning with an overview of the language's phonological system, it progresses to specialised topics, including segmental and tonal mutations, tonal domains, and metrical structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in three purpose-built corpora, it integrates empirical data and statistical analyses to illuminate phonological processes and patterns. The book also explores rarely addressed topics, including phonological interfaces, the rhythms of poetry and folk ballads, and the iGeneration dialectal variety, providing analytical clarity on complex phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eServing as both a detailed reference for researchers and a supplementary text for phonology and Asian linguistics courses, its illuminating insights will inspire further research into this intricate linguistic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934384406764,"sku":"9781009654272","price":387.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009654272-the-sound-patterns-of-taiwanese-southern-min.jpg?v=1783914844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/yuchau-e-hsiao.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}