9781330380734 - Meaning and Change of Meaning (Classic Reprint): With Special Reference to the English Language: With Special Reference to the English Language (Classic Reprint) di... (4 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 explores the fascinating and complex world of how words change meaning over time. The author, a scholar of language, delves into the historical evolution of word meanings, tracing the intricate pathways of semantic shift. Drawing on a wealth of examples from the English language, the book examines how words acquire new meanings through various processes such as substitution, analogy, shortening, nomination, and transfer. The author goes beyond simply cataloging these changes, however, and seeks to understand the underlying psychological and linguistic principles driving them. He carefully analyzes the role of mental processes, such as thought and imagery, in shaping word meanings and the ways these processes interact with the social context of language. This book offers a unique and insightful perspective on the dynamism of language and provides a deeper understanding of how the meanings of words are constantly evolving, shaping our understanding of the world around us. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 475 pages. 9.06x6.10x1.18 inches. This item is printed on demand.