Isbn: 9780684807416 - the language of names (28 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. As delightful and playful as it is profound and serious, The Language of Names is an absolute original -- a fascinating book that reveals us to ourselves, that demonstrates the endless variety of ways in which names shape our daily lives. Drawing on social and literary history, psychology and anthropology, anecdotes, and life stories, biographer Justin Kaplan and novelist Anne Bernays have written a fascinating account of names and naming in contemporary society that touches on class structure, ethnic and religious practices, manners, and everyday life. Graceful, eloquent, and richly informed, The Language of Names explores and illuminates our favorite subject -- ourselves.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As delightful and playful as it is profound and serious, The Language of Names is an absolute original -- a fascinating book that reveals us to ourselves, that demonstrates the endless variety of ways in which names shape our daily lives. Drawing on social and literary history, psychology and anthropology, anecdotes, and life stories, biographer Justin Kaplan and novelist Anne Bernays have written a fascinating account of names and naming in contemporary society that touches on class structure, ethnic and religious practices, manners, and everyday life. Graceful, eloquent, and richly informed, The Language of Names explores and illuminates our favorite subject -- ourselves.…

Condizione: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

A Hard Back. Condizione: Good, Maybe Vg. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. And Not Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2nd prt. 8vo, 254 pp.

Condizione: new.

Hard cover. Condizione: Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name HC 191.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good in Dustjacket. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. New York. 1997. February 1997. Simon & Schuster. 1st Printing. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0684807416. 256 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Michael Accordino. keywords: Names Reference. DESCRIPTION - Sparkling with wit and filled with eye-opening, humorous facts and stories, this exploration of the social history, psychology, and role of names and naming process will delight readers intrigued by the mysteries of identity and the quirks of language. inventory #23239. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Printing.

hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Red-dot jacket front.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good condition. Remainder mark on top of text block. Top edge of text block lightly soiled.; Remainder; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. First Edition. 1st printing (complete number line). Clean and tight. No markings. Fast shipping from NYC.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. ----Black cloth spine and white hardcovers, book is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"-----SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS, on title page --- NO inscription. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 256 pp. Solidly bound copy and dust jacket with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Small stains on dust jacket. Dust jacket suffers moderate to heavy wear and use, and some cuts and tears around places. Michael Accordino (Jacket Design); Polly Kaplan (Author Photo); Diane E. Dongal (Design) (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0684807416. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges. Tight, sound, unmarked copy. No Signature.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Reprint. Octavo. 256pp. Fine in a somewhat rubbed, very good or better dust jacket.

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hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.