The unfolding of language
Deutscher, Guy, Dr2005
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Guy Deutscher presents dozens of new insights into the nature and function of language, showing, for example, how languages 'decay', evolving and simplifying as a result of the laziness of the speakers, while also developing through the use of metaphor.
Main title:
The unfolding of language / Guy Deutscher.
Author:
Imprint:
London : William Heinemann, 2005.
Collation:
360 p. : maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography: p. 331-342.
ISBN:
043401155X9780434011551
Dewey class:
417.7
Local class:
417.7
Language:
English
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BRN:
300158