ISBN:
0199321515
,
9780199321513
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Wierzbicka, Anna Imprisoned in English
DDC:
306.44
Keywords:
English language Social aspects
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English language Influence on foreign languages
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Multilingualism Social aspects
;
Language and languages Globalization
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Language and languages Philosophy
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture
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English language ; Influence on foreign languages
;
English language ; Social aspects
;
Language and languages ; Philosophy
;
Multilingualism ; Social aspects
Abstract:
Imprisoned in English argues that in the present English-dominated world, social sciences and the humanities are locked in a conceptual framework grounded in English and that scholars need to break away from this framework to reach a more universal, culture-independent perspective on things human
Abstract:
Part one. Every language draws a circle ... -- part two. Emotions and values -- part three. "Politeness" and "cooperation" -- part four. Entering other minds -- part five. Breaking down the walls of the prison -- part six. Kindred thinking across disciplines.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=3055774
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