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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789543995
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 368
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Dive deep into the fascinating world of languages with this compelling book that celebrates the people who cherish them. Sophie Hardach invites you on an enchanting journey through linguistic history, unraveling the weird and wonderful ways languages have shaped human civilization. From ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to 'book cemeteries' of medieval synagogues, the book captures the essence of language's evolution. Discover how the first sounds a child hears influence their remarkable ability to learn languages, which remains an intrinsic part of our heritage.
In this thought-provoking narrative, Hardach illuminates the vital role of trade in word exchange, showcasing how cultural connections foster linguistic diversity. Get ready to untangle the mysteries behind hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and ancient scripts of Crete and Cyprus. This book is a treasure trove for language lovers and anyone intrigued by the threads that bind our global society together.
Perfect for linguists and casual readers alike, this beautifully researched work will deepen your appreciation for the languages around you. Don't miss your chance to explore the stories of words that have traversed time and space, enriching the English language as we know it today.
Fast Delivery Information: Enjoy swift and reliable shipping options that ensure your book arrives promptly at your doorstep. Our commitment to your satisfaction means you can indulge your passion for languages without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789543995
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 368
Description:
This is a book about languages and the people who love them.
Sophie Hardach is here to guide us through the strange and wonderful ways that humans have used languages throughout history. She takes us from the earliest Mesopotamian clay tablets and the 'book cemeteries' of medieval synagogues to the first sounds a child hears in their mother's womb and their incredible capacity for language learning. Along the way, Hardach explores the role of trade in transmitting words across cultures and untangles riddles of hieroglyphics, cuneiform and the ancient scripts of Crete and Cyprus. This is a book about languages, the people who love them and the linguistic threads that connect us all.
'Impeccably researched and engagingly presented... Sophie Hardach tells wonderful stories about words that have travelled vast distances in space and time to make English what it is' David Bellos, author of Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything
ISBN: 9781789543995
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 368
Description:
Dive deep into the fascinating world of languages with this compelling book that celebrates the people who cherish them. Sophie Hardach invites you on an enchanting journey through linguistic history, unraveling the weird and wonderful ways languages have shaped human civilization. From ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to 'book cemeteries' of medieval synagogues, the book captures the essence of language's evolution. Discover how the first sounds a child hears influence their remarkable ability to learn languages, which remains an intrinsic part of our heritage.
In this thought-provoking narrative, Hardach illuminates the vital role of trade in word exchange, showcasing how cultural connections foster linguistic diversity. Get ready to untangle the mysteries behind hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and ancient scripts of Crete and Cyprus. This book is a treasure trove for language lovers and anyone intrigued by the threads that bind our global society together.
Perfect for linguists and casual readers alike, this beautifully researched work will deepen your appreciation for the languages around you. Don't miss your chance to explore the stories of words that have traversed time and space, enriching the English language as we know it today.
Fast Delivery Information: Enjoy swift and reliable shipping options that ensure your book arrives promptly at your doorstep. Our commitment to your satisfaction means you can indulge your passion for languages without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789543995
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 368
Description:
This is a book about languages and the people who love them.
Sophie Hardach is here to guide us through the strange and wonderful ways that humans have used languages throughout history. She takes us from the earliest Mesopotamian clay tablets and the 'book cemeteries' of medieval synagogues to the first sounds a child hears in their mother's womb and their incredible capacity for language learning. Along the way, Hardach explores the role of trade in transmitting words across cultures and untangles riddles of hieroglyphics, cuneiform and the ancient scripts of Crete and Cyprus. This is a book about languages, the people who love them and the linguistic threads that connect us all.
'Impeccably researched and engagingly presented... Sophie Hardach tells wonderful stories about words that have travelled vast distances in space and time to make English what it is' David Bellos, author of Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything