Plural marking numeral classifiers and reduplication constitute the main means of
quantification marking in the domain of grammar. The contributions in this book focus on the
typological correlation between the three different strategies for quantification as well as
on some general issues. A better understanding of the quantification strategies in the
languages of China will enrich our comprehension of human language and thought. The book is
expected to have an impact on the study of linguistic typology language contact and patterns
of the evolution.