![[ Space in Language and Cognition: Explorations in Cognitive Diversity[ SPACE IN LANGUAGE AND COGNITION: EXPLORATIONS IN COGNITIVE DIVERSITY ] By Levinson, Stephen C. ( Author )Mar-01-2003 Paperback](https://images.bookpine.com/2cb16985-248f-4ec4-ab00-867e32935a00.jpg)
书籍详情
格式
平装书
语言
英语
已发布
Jan 1, 2003
出版商
Cambridge University Press Mar-01-2003
描述
In this exploration of language and thought, Stephen C. Levinson dives deep into how various cultures perceive and articulate spatial relationships. With a keen eye on the nuances that differentiate languages, he reveals that the way we communicate about space can shape our cognition in fascinating ways.
Throughout the book, Levinson presents a rich tapestry of examples from diverse linguistic backgrounds, illustrating that language isn't just about communication—it's a lens through which we understand the world. Each chapter invites readers to reconsider their own conceptual frameworks and appreciate the cognitive diversity that arises from varied linguistic structures.
This work engages not only language enthusiasts but also anyone curious about how our environment influences our thinking. By drawing connections between language, culture, and cognition, Levinson challenges readers to think outside their own linguistic box, creating a more profound appreciation for the diversity of human thought.
Throughout the book, Levinson presents a rich tapestry of examples from diverse linguistic backgrounds, illustrating that language isn't just about communication—it's a lens through which we understand the world. Each chapter invites readers to reconsider their own conceptual frameworks and appreciate the cognitive diversity that arises from varied linguistic structures.
This work engages not only language enthusiasts but also anyone curious about how our environment influences our thinking. By drawing connections between language, culture, and cognition, Levinson challenges readers to think outside their own linguistic box, creating a more profound appreciation for the diversity of human thought.
