Through the language glass : why the world looks different in other languages
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Deutscher, Guy, 1969-
Published
New York : Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co., [2010].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780805081954, 080508195X
Physical Desc
304 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Wausau - MCPL - Adult Nonfiction
410 DEUTS
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Comparative linguistics.
Historical linguistics.
Language and color.
Language and languages in literature.

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Published
New York : Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co., [2010].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780805081954, 080508195X

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [274]-292) and index.
Description
A masterpiece of linguistics scholarship, at once erudite and entertaining, confronts the thorny question of how--and whether--culture shapes language and language, culture. How languages deal with color is given particular emphasis.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Deutscher, G. (2010). Through the language glass: why the world looks different in other languages (First edition.). Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Deutscher, Guy, 1969-. 2010. Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages. Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Deutscher, Guy, 1969-. Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Deutscher, Guy. Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages First edition., Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co., 2010.

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