Languages in The World – How History, Culture, and Politics Shape Language

This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world s languages, charting their evolution over the past 200, 000 years.

A new series that explores how our language shapes our worldPublisher: John Murray PressAuthor(s): VariousNumber of pages: 272Publication date: 202...

Queer Wales provides varied perspectives on queer history, culture, politics and life in Wales, launching an important discussion and suggesting th...

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A full colour book in the travelogue style of the history, culture and diversity of places called Newcastle

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Multilingualism depoliticizes policymaking in the EUPublisher: The University of Michigan PressAuthor(s): Nils RingeNumber of pages: 288Publication...

Provides a systematic approach to lexical indicators of cultural identity, drawing on data from Slavic languages. Sipka addresses issues of interes...

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Shakespeare was a man of his time, constantly engaging with his audience's deepest desires and fears. In this book, by reconnecting with this histo...

Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages are Learned has established itself as an indispensable introduction to research in langua...

DescriptionMartin Luther King, Jr., is one of America's most revered figures, yet despite his mythic stature, the significance of his political tho...

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DescriptionThis Element provides a critical review of existing literature on the role of ideas and institutions in the politics of public policy wi...

Publisher: Beacon PressAuthor(s): Daniel LaurisonNumber of pages: 248Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 158 x 239 x 22Cover type: HardbackRedescoper...

Are you curious to know what all human languages have in common and in what ways they differ? Do you want to find out how language can be used to t...

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DescriptionFor decades, concerns have been raised about the consequences of relentless suburban expansion in the United States. But so far, governm...

DescriptionIn this edited collection, Gioia Woods and her contributors bring together histories, biographies, close readings, and theories about th...

DescriptionThis book presents the first ever comprehensive overview of national laws recognising sign languages, the impacts they have and the advo...

Engstrom and Roberts show how politicians use ballot design to influence voting and elections. This book is of interest to the broad community of s...

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Reducere. Unique in scope, An Introduction to the Languages of the World introduces linguistics students to the variety of world's languages. Students will g...

Reducere. Dangerously Divided is for scholars, lay readers, journalists, and policy makers who are interested in American politics, race and ethnicity, class...

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Do You Learn New Words and Expand Vocabulary from Dictionaries? - Want to Learn a Better Way to Get Fluent Fast?Did you know, according to a famous...

This element explores early and more recent contributions of the policy feedback literature to clarify the meaning of this concept and its contribu...

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