The Language Myth in Western Culture

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
Cover of the book The Language Myth in Western Culture by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781136751455
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781136751455
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The basic claim of this book is that for 2000 years and more the western tradition has relied on two very dubious assumptions about human communication: that each national language is a unique code and that linguistic communication consists in the utilization of such codes to transfer messages from mind to mind.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The basic claim of this book is that for 2000 years and more the western tradition has relied on two very dubious assumptions about human communication: that each national language is a unique code and that linguistic communication consists in the utilization of such codes to transfer messages from mind to mind.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Soul on the Couch by
Cover of the book Greek and Roman Historians by
Cover of the book Classical Cats by
Cover of the book The Non-Violent Militant by
Cover of the book Group Care Practice with Children and Young People Revisited by
Cover of the book The Great Transformation by
Cover of the book Events, Places and Societies by
Cover of the book On Race and Philosophy by
Cover of the book Second-Generation Memory and Contemporary Children's Literature by
Cover of the book Becoming a Garamut Player in Baluan, Papua New Guinea by
Cover of the book The Political Culture of Planning by
Cover of the book Communicating One-to-One at Work by
Cover of the book Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights by
Cover of the book Eating Disorders and Mindfulness by
Cover of the book Digital Memory Studies by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy