声明
List of Morpheme Glosses
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Questions
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Researches on Sino-Tibetan Languages
2.1.1 Language Classification
2.1.2 Regional Distribution
2.1.3 Basic Linguistic Features
2.2 Researches on Human Counting Methods
2.2.1 Modern Counting Thoughts
2.2.2 Prehistory of Human Counting
2.2.3 Overcounting
2.3 Method of Data Analysis
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3 Overcounting in Sino-Tibetan Languages
3.1 Overcounted Numerals in Kam-Tai Language Group
3.1.1 Tai Language Branch
3.1.2 Kam-Sui Language Branch
3.2 Overcounted Numerals in Tibeto-Burman Language Group
3.2.1 Nāgā-Bodo Language Branch
3.2.2 Kuki-Chin Language Branch
3.2.3 Tibetan/Bodic Branch
3.3 Complex Numerals in Sinitic languages and Hmong-Mien languages
3.4 Summary
Chapter 4 Discussion on Prehistoric Counting Thought
4.1 Characteristics of Pre-logic Counting Thought
4.2 The Prehistoric Thinking Pattern Reflected in Overcounting
Conclusion
Summary of the Major Findings
Limitations of the Study
Prospect for Future Research
参考文献
Appendix A 攻读学位期间发表的论文
Appendix B 详细中文摘要
致谢
湖南大学;
