ISBN |
0190468890
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ISBN13桁 |
9780190468897
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テキストの言語 |
英語
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分類:NDC10版 |
801.03
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個人著者標目 |
McWhorter, John H.
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本タイトル |
The language hoax :
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タイトル関連情報 |
why the world looks the same in any language /
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著者名 |
John H. McWhorter.
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その他のタイトル |
Why the world looks the same in any language
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出版地・頒布地 |
Oxford ;
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出版者・頒布者名 |
Oxford University Press,
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出版年・頒布年 |
[2016],
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数量 |
xx, 182 p. ;
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大きさ |
18 cm.
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書誌注記 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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内容注記 |
Studies have shown -- Having it both ways? -- An interregnum : on culture -- Dissing the Chinese -- What's the worldview from English? -- Respect for humanity.
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要約、抄録、注釈等 |
"Japanese has a term that covers both green and blue. Russian has separate terms for dark and light blue. Does this mean that Russians perceive these colors differently from Japanese people? Does language control and limit the way we think, such that each language gives its speakers a different 'worldview?' This opinionated book addresses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which argues that the language we speak shapes the way we perceive the world. Linguist John McWhorter argues that while this idea is mesmerizing, it is plainly wrong ... McWhorter shows not only how the idea of language as a lens fails but also why we want so badly to believe it: we're eager to celebrate diversity by acknowledging the intelligence of peoples who may not think like we do. Though well-intentioned, our belief in this idea poses an obstacle to a better understanding of human nature and even trivializes the people we seek to celebrate. The reality--that all humans think alike--provides another, better way for us to acknowledge the intelligence of all peoples."--Jacket.
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一般件名 |
Language and culture.
Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. |
資料情報1 |
『The language hoax :
why the world looks the same in any language /』 John H. McWhorter. Oxford University Press, [2016],
(所蔵館:中央
請求記号:F/801.0/M17/L
資料コード:7109999715)
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URL |
https://catalog.library.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/winj/opac/switch-detail.do?lang=ja&bibid=1352029206 |