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Author Wierzbicka, Anna.

Title Imprisoned in English : the hazards of English as a default language / Anna Wierzbicka.

Publication Info. Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]
2014

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Description 1 online resource (302 pages)
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 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 Description based on print version record.
Subject English language -- Social aspects.
English language -- Influence on foreign languages.
Multilingualism -- Social aspects.
Language and languages -- Globalization.
Language and languages -- Philosophy.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Wierzbicka, Anna. Imprisoned in English : the hazards of English as a default language. Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014] xii, 287 pages 9780199321506 (DLC) 2013019336
ISBN 9780199321506 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780199321490 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780199321513 (electronic bk.)

 
    
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