Book Details
Format
eBook
Pages
378
Language
English
Published
Aug 30, 2012
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Co
ISBN-10
1281141216
ISBN-13
9781281141217
Description
This engaging collection dives into the fascinating ways different languages and cultures perceive and express the concepts of space and time. Luna Filipović and Katarzyna M. Jaszczolt bring together a diverse range of perspectives, blending linguistics with cultural insights to uncover how our understanding of events is shaped by our linguistic choices.
Throughout the chapters, readers will encounter thought-provoking analyses that highlight the interplay between language, cognition, and culture. The authors invite exploration of various frameworks, sparking curiosity about how the words we use influence our perception of the world around us. It’s an enlightening read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of communication and human experience.
Throughout the chapters, readers will encounter thought-provoking analyses that highlight the interplay between language, cognition, and culture. The authors invite exploration of various frameworks, sparking curiosity about how the words we use influence our perception of the world around us. It’s an enlightening read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of communication and human experience.
Genres
Philosophy
Nature
Psychology