Don't Believe a Word. From Myths to Misunderstandings - How Language Really Works, Жёлтый

Don't Believe a Word. From Myths to Misunderstandings - How Language Really Works, Жёлтый
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   Description
- A word's origin doesn't tell you what it means today
- There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present
- The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents
- There's a special part of the brain that produces swear words
Taking us on a mind-boggling journey through the science of language, linguist David Shariatmadari uncovers the truth about what we do with words, exploding nine widely-held myths about language while introducing us to some of the fundamental insights of modern linguistics.
   Technical Details
author: Shariatmadari David
availabilityCode: 3
Color: Жёлтый
Cover: мягкая обложка
ds: 25
ISBN: 9781474608459
page_extent: 324
table_of_contents: Introduction 1 Language is going to the dogs 2 A word's origin is its true meaning 3 I control what comes out of my mouth 4 We can't talk to the animals 5 You can't translate this word 6 Italian is a language 7 What you say is what you mean 8 Some languages are better than others 9 Language is an instinct Acknowledgements Glossary References Index
topCategoryId: 3227
Type: book
Weight: 246
year: 2020
Высота: 18
Длина: 197
Ширина: 130
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