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100 1 _aSapir, Edward,
_d1884-1939
245 1 0 _aLanguage: An Introduction to the Study of Speech
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language:_An_Introduction_to_the_Study_of_Speech
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Ben Beasley and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech" by Edward Sapir is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of language, emphasizing its nature as a cultural phenomenon rather than a biological instinct. Sapir aims to describe language's variability and its relationship with fundamental human interests like thought, culture, and art, laying a foundational perspective for both linguistic students and the general public. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and framework, as Sapir outlines his view that language is a culturally learned and variable system of symbols for communication, distinct from instinctive vocal expressions. He argues against theories that posit language's origins in interjections or sound imitation, asserting that language is primarily a human construct shaped by social traditions. Sapir contrasts language acquisition with the biological process of learning to walk, highlighting the critical role of societal interaction in developing linguistic abilities. He sets the stage for a deeper investigation into language's structures, elements, and their psychological and cultural implications as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLanguage and languages
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12629
999 _c54047
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