The Tree of Language - Hardcover

Laird, Helene; Laird, Charlton Grant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258452847 ISBN 13: 9781258452841

Verlag: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

The Tree of Language is a fascinating book written by Helene Laird that explores the evolution and development of language. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of language, from the earliest human communication to the complex linguistic systems of today. Laird examines the relationship between language and culture, and how language has shaped human societies throughout history. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of language, such as phonetics, grammar, syntax, and semantics. Laird uses examples from a variety of languages to illustrate these concepts, including English, French, German, Chinese, and Arabic. One of the key themes of the book is the idea that language is like a tree, with roots, branches, and leaves. The roots represent the earliest forms of language, while the branches and leaves represent the many different languages and dialects that have evolved over time. Laird also discusses the role of language in human cognition, and how our ability to use language has shaped our thinking and perception of the world around us. Overall, The Tree of Language is a thought-provoking and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in linguistics, anthropology, or the history of human communication. Laird's writing is clear and accessible, making complex linguistic concepts easy to understand. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating and complex world of language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1258452847
• ISBN 13: 9781258452841
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 238
• Zeichner: Metzl Ervine
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar