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100 1 _aMathews, William,
_d1818-1909
245 1 0 _aWords; Their Use and Abuse
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-14
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Words; Their Use and Abuse" by William Mathews is a critical examination of language and its significance, written in the late 19th century. The work explores the power of words, how they shape thought and influence society, and the common misuses and abuses of language. Mathews seeks to underline the importance of carefully chosen words, emphasizing their role in communication and the intellect. At the start of the book, the author discusses the deep connection between language and thought, declaring that words are not merely sounds but carry immense significance. He argues that language is a unique gift of humanity that differentiates us from animals, allowing for the expression and classification of ideas. Mathews illustrates how words possess inherent power, capable of evoking diverse emotions and thoughts, and stresses the need for awareness regarding their use to effectively communicate and connect with others. Through a series of reflections, he sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of the intricacies of language, which he intends to delve into throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Semantics
653 _aEnglish language -- Usage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58100
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