Billede af bogens forside - The Unfolding Of Language

The Unfolding Of Language

af Guy Deutscher

Bog, Paperback, Engelsk, 2006

Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness.

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  • SprogEngelsk
  • IndbindingPaperback
  • ISBN9780099460251
  • Udgivet1/06/2006
  • Udgivet afCornerstone
  • Længde368 sider
  • ForfatterGuy Deutscher
  • GenreBusiness og læring