The Rise Of Words And Their Meanings

By Samuel Reiss

Book Overview

""The Rise of Words and Their Meanings"" by Samuel Reiss is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and development of language over time. The book delves into the history of language, tracing its origins from ancient times to the present day. It examines how words and their meanings have changed over time, and how language has been shaped by cultural, social, and political factors. The author also explores the role of technology in shaping language, and how new words and phrases have emerged as a result of advances in communication and media. Throughout the book, Reiss provides fascinating insights into the complex and ever-changing nature of language, and how it reflects and influences the world around us. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in linguistics, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162990465
• ISBN13: 9781162990460
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"