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Semantics: The Magic of Words
by Shanker, Sidney
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Hill and Wang, 2009. Soft cover. Very Good. In Very Good Used Condition. Name Inside Front Cover. With Minor Shelf Wear And Tear To Edges and/or Corners. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. A renowned Indian linguist and scholar, Sidney Shanker, delves into the fascinating world of semantics, exploring the intricate relationship between words, their meanings, and the way they shape our understanding of the world. Shanker argues that semantics is not merely a study of word meanings but a profound exploration of the human mind and its ability to create and comprehend language. He emphasizes the importance of context, culture, and social interactions in shaping the meanings of words, highlighting the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of language.
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- Bookseller
- Alright Bookstore
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010862
- Title
- Semantics: The Magic of Words
- Author
- Shanker, Sidney
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hill and Wang
- Date Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 123
- Weight
- 0.88 lbs
- Keywords
- Linguistics, Language, Nonfiction, Science, Evolution, History, Anthropology, Biology, Popular Science, Psychology, Linguistics, Semantics
- Bookseller catalogs
- Pyschology - Philosophy;
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- Shelf Wear
- Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
- Edges
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