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Eye On The World - Re-Making Language

RM33.00 MYR Now RM15.00 MYR Save 55%
Eye On The World - Re-Making Language
Eye On The World - Re-Making Language

Cultural evolution through lens of language transformation.

If you're fascinated by how language shapes our reality, "Eye On The World - Re-Making Language" offers a unique vantage point. It probes the dynamic relationship between cultural shifts and linguistic evolution, presenting a narrative that would deeply resonate with anyone interested in linguistics, social science, or cultural studies. This book could change not only how you view words but also how you perceive the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Eye On The World - Re-Making Language

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Cultural evolution through lens of language transformation.

If you're fascinated by how language shapes our reality, "Eye On The World - Re-Making Language" offers a unique vantage point. It probes the dynamic relationship between cultural shifts and linguistic evolution, presenting a narrative that would deeply resonate with anyone interested in linguistics, social science, or cultural studies. This book could change not only how you view words but also how you perceive the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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