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Voices of Man

The Meaning and Function of Language

Mario Pei author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:31st Dec '21

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Originally published in 1964, this book examines where and how the pattern and texture of speech emerged and whether language is logical. It looks at linguistics from both the historical and descriptive points of view, as a physical science and as a social science. It also discusses the problem of aesthetics in language and what happens when different languages come into contact with each other. The book concludes with a discussion of the possibility of an international language, and indeed whether such a development would be progress or something that is needed or wanted.

‘Father D’Arcy…has made a valuable contribution to an important theme and readers both Catholic and Protestant may find much Christian wisdom in his book.’ L. G. Champion, Baptist Quarterly.

ISBN: 9781032181318

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 440g

150 pages