Sociolinguistics, Language & Linguistics, Vocabulary, Social Structure - General & Miscellaneous, Linguistics & Semiotics - General & Miscellaneous, Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous, English Etymology

Keywords; A Vocabulary of Culture and Society

Name: Keywords; A Vocabulary of Culture and Society
Author: Raymond Williams
ISBN: 9780195204698

by Raymond Williams

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Overview

Now revised to include new words and updated essays, Keywords focuses on the sociology of language, demonstrating how the key words we use to understand our society take on new meanings and how these changes reflect the political bent and values of society.

"An invaluable book.. A unique coda to the words of one of the our most original and provocative thinkers."--Harpers

Synopsis

Now revised to include new words and updated essays, Keywords focuses on the sociology of language, demonstrating how the key words we use to understand our society take on new meanings and how these changes reflect the political bent and values of society.