Williams, Raymond
Keywords
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006861508
- author:
- Williams, Raymond
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Media studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Keywords by Raymond Williams explores how the meanings of 131 significant words in the English language have evolved over time. First published in 1976 and expanded in 1983, this seminal work examines the historical contexts that shaped these words' meanings, revealing the forces behind their shifts. Williams' investigation is not a dictionary or glossary, but rather a nuanced analysis of how the meanings of key terms such as art, class, family, media, sex, and tradition have been formed and redefined. By examining the changing historical contexts in which these words were used, Williams sheds light on the complex dynamics that have influenced their meanings. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of language and its role in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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