About this title: This work demonstrates that every language has its "key concepts" (expressed in key words) and that these concepts reflect the core values of the culture in question. Examining empirical evidence from five lanuages, and using its own "natural semantic metalanguage" to provide an analytical framework, it shows that cultures can be revealingly ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 1997 Oxford paperback, light wear, free of markings. Text in English, Multiple languages. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 332 p. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 07 August, 1997
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: Used: Acceptable. Acceptable/Good paperback copy. Spine/Binding remain in very good condition-tight, sturdy, and square. Some wear to wraps, and a 2.5 inch crease on upper back wrap. Light ink sporadically throughout book, but text is still very readable and most chapters are unmarked. Price stamped on inside front endpaper. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: Fine. 0195088360 Like new and Unread! Text is clean and unmarked! Has a publishers mark. May have minor shelf wear from storage. --Be Sure to Compare Seller Engine Feedback and Ratings Before Purchasing-- read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OUP USA
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 234x156. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (328) wierzbicka demonstrates that every language has its "key concepts" (expressed in key words) and that these concepts reflect the core values of the culture in question. examining empirical evidence from five languages, and using her own "natural semantic metalanguage" to provide an analytical framework, she shows that cultures can be revealingly studied, compared and explained to outsiders through ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: New. This work demonstrates that every language has its "key concepts" (expressed in key words) and that these concepts reflect the core values of the culture in question. It shows that cultures can be revealingly studied, compared and explained to outside... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: New. This book develops the dual themes that languages can differ widely in their vocabularies, and are also sensitive indices to the cultures to which they belong. Wierzbicka seeks to demonstrate that every language has "key concepts, " expressed in "key... read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780195088366ISBN:0195088360
Description: New. Text in English, Multiple languages. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 332 p. Understanding Cultures Through Their Key Words, 8. read more
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