KahnHarris, Keith

The Babel Message: A Love Letter to Language

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ISBN 13:
9781785788956
author:
KahnHarris, Keith
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Icon Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Reading Skills,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£15.13

Description

The Babel Message: A Love Letter to Language by Keith Kahn-Harris In this fascinating exploration of language, author Keith Kahn-Harris sets out to answer a simple yet profound question: what makes 'a language'? Starting with the enigmatic warning message found inside Kinder Surprise eggs, he delves into the world of linguistics, tracing the paths of languages from Ancient Sumerian to Zulu and beyond. Along the way, Kahn-Harris reveals the quirks and complexities of human communication, from the angry appearance of Hungarian writing to the art of creating one's own language. This is a book about hope, not conflict, and a celebration of the collective wonder that arises from our linguistic diversity.

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