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The Early Dutch Sinologists (1854-1900)
Koos (P.N.) Kuiper
其他書名
Training in Holland and China, Functions in the Netherlands Indies
出版BRILL, 2017-07-10
主題Language Arts & Disciplines / GeneralLanguage Arts & Disciplines / ReferencePolitical Science / Political Ideologies / GeneralPolitical Science / Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
ISBN90043396399789004339637
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=KwEtDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In The Early Dutch Sinologists Koos Kuiper gives a detailed account of the studies and work of the 24 Dutchmen trained as “interpreters” for the Netherlands Indies before 1900. Most began studying at Leiden University, then went to Amoy to study southern Chinese dialects. Their main functions were translating Dutch law into Chinese, advising the courts on Chinese law and checking Chinese accounts books, later also regulating coolie affairs. Actually their services were not always appreciated and there was not enough work for them; later many pursued other careers in the Indies administration or in scholarship. This study also analyses the three dictionaries they compiled. Based on a wealth of primary sources, it gives a fascinating picture of personal cross-cultural contacts.