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The Unfolding Of Language
Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness ...
Detaily o knihe
Počet strán: 360
Rozmer: 130x198x23 mm
Hmotnosť: 261 g
Jazyk: Anglicky
EAN: 9780099460251
Žáner: Angličtina - beletrie
Typ: Paperback
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O knihe
Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness.
