The Mother Tongue
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lancelot Hogben
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips to perimeter of DJ and tanning to interior. Discolouration to spine of board. Light tanning to block, pastedown and title page.
This work presents a fascinating account of the origins and development of human language, tracing its intricate journey from ancient roots to modern complexities. Hogben's insightful narrative illustrates how diverse cultures shaped communication, revealing the underlying structures that connect seemingly disparate tongues. The text argues for a scientific understanding of linguistic evolution, offering a comprehensive overview of phonetics, grammar, and semantics. It chronicles the dynamic interplay between language and society, providing readers with a profound appreciation for the power and adaptability of our primary means of expression. This scholarly yet accessible volume offers a compelling perspective on the very fabric of human thought and interaction.
Author: Lancelot Hogben
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips to perimeter of DJ and tanning to interior. Discolouration to spine of board. Light tanning to block, pastedown and title page.
This work presents a fascinating account of the origins and development of human language, tracing its intricate journey from ancient roots to modern complexities. Hogben's insightful narrative illustrates how diverse cultures shaped communication, revealing the underlying structures that connect seemingly disparate tongues. The text argues for a scientific understanding of linguistic evolution, offering a comprehensive overview of phonetics, grammar, and semantics. It chronicles the dynamic interplay between language and society, providing readers with a profound appreciation for the power and adaptability of our primary means of expression. This scholarly yet accessible volume offers a compelling perspective on the very fabric of human thought and interaction.