Daniel Everett
Language: The Cultural Tool
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846682681
- author:
- Daniel Everett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Language: The Cultural Tool by Daniel Leonard Everett presents a bold and provocative argument about the nature of language. According to Everett, language is not an innate component of the brain, but rather a tool that has been invented and can be reinvented or lost. This idea challenges traditional views on language and its relationship with human cognition. By examining the variability of language across cultures, Everett makes a compelling case for the importance of language in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. A thought-provoking exploration of the role of language in society, Language: The Cultural Tool is a valuable contribution to the fields of linguistics, sociology, and communication studies.
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