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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and faded boards. Chipped and worn DJ with some loss. Internally sound.
This seminal work, The Mother Tongue, chronicles the fascinating evolution of human language, tracing its origins and development across cultures and centuries. Lancelot Hogben presents a compelling argument for how linguistic structures profoundly influence human thought and societal organization. The text details the intricate connections between grammar, vocabulary, and our perception of reality, offering a rich tapestry of historical and anthropological insights. It illustrates the dynamic interplay between language and civilization, revealing how our means of communication shapes our world. This insightful volume instructs readers on the profound power embedded within the words we speak and write.
Author: Lancelot Hogben
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Secker & Warburg - London
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn and faded boards. Chipped and worn DJ with some loss. Internally sound.
This seminal work, The Mother Tongue, chronicles the fascinating evolution of human language, tracing its origins and development across cultures and centuries. Lancelot Hogben presents a compelling argument for how linguistic structures profoundly influence human thought and societal organization. The text details the intricate connections between grammar, vocabulary, and our perception of reality, offering a rich tapestry of historical and anthropological insights. It illustrates the dynamic interplay between language and civilization, revealing how our means of communication shapes our world. This insightful volume instructs readers on the profound power embedded within the words we speak and write.