9781330265482 - Progress in Language (Classic Reprint): With Special Reference to English: With Special Reference to English (Classic Reprint) di Jespersen, Otto (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book posits that the foundation of language lies in meaningful action and linguistic growth stems from man's desire to make himself understood. Through an analysis of the development of languages, particularly English, the author argues that there is a historical tendency for languages to evolve from complex and cumbersome structures to simpler, more economical forms. The author believes that this simplification process is driven by the desire for efficiency and precision in communication. The book examines specific examples of this linguistic evolution, such as the shift from synthetic to analytic structures, the loss of grammatical gender distinctions, and the introduction of more abstract concepts. The author concludes that the development of language is inextricably linked to the development of human thought and that the trend towards simplification reflects the increasing sophistication and refinement of our understanding of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.