Download or read book Studies in Language Origins written by Walburga von Raffler-Engel and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1991-08-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of language origin has fascinated people for years. The contributions in the present book stem primarely from the papers presented at the Third International Meeting of the Language Origins Society (LOS) held at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, June 1988. The contributors approach the problem not only from the viewpoint of linguistics, but also from that of anatomy, physiology, social sciences, physical anthropology, paleoanthropology, paleontology, comparative zoology, general biology, ethology, evolutionary biology and psychology.
Download or read book Modern Forms written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of Grospierre’s celebrated tour of modernist architecture has been expanded beyond Europe and North America to a truly global reach, featuring buildings in Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa and South America. Featuring new and revised texts from Barbican, MoMA and independent curators, this book offers intriguing insights into the history of modernist design, the origins of architectural photography and the reasons why architectural forms repeat in otherwise dissimilar countries. Is form still function? How “modern” is modernist architecture? And what has happened to the style’s foundational utopian ideals? Nicolas Grospierre’s masterful photographic survey catalogues both famous and little-known buildings, challenging the viewer to consider modernist architecture’s complicated legacy. Drawn from Grospierre’s ever-expanding archive documenting his travels, these large-format photographs of almost 250 buildings are arranged purely by their shapes, prioritizing form over function and location to give a unique perspective of global structures. Uniform in perspective, and presented without comment, Grospierre’s photographs allow viewers to discover details and colors that a more narrative-focused presentation would prohibit. The work of nearly a quarter of a century, this ever-expanding collection reflects a labor of love, a photographer’s deep obsession, and a celebration of buildings both iconic and mundane all over the world.
Download or read book The Anti War Wargame a Comprehensive Analysis of the Origins of the Game of Chess 1989 1990 written by Henry J. Greenberg and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people love the game of chess, but most of them dont know how the game developed. Henry J. Greenberg, one of the worlds leading chess historians, reveals how chess has its origins in a game called Chaturanga, which was designed during the reign of the Gupta Dynasty to commemorate Chandragupta IIs victory over the Sakas and to ensure the continuation of peace. In this comprehensive history of the game, youll learn how: seeds for the origin of chess were planted during the flourishing of the Harappan civilization from 2,300 to 1900 B.C.; Chaturanga was specifically designed for the civilian population; rules were made so simple that even children could learn how to play; elephants play a critical role regarding when and why chess developed; Greenberg also explains how chess historians can be classified into four types: Archaeologists, Linguists, Sinologists, and Oxfordites. Learn the characteristics of each, what they disagree on, and whether their views about the origins of chess hold any validity. From the very beginnings of the game to Leonardo da Vincis invention of modern moves while living in Milan, Italy, youll be delighted with this comprehensive history of chess.
Download or read book Original Sanskrit Texts on the Origin and History of The People of India written by J. Muir and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1868.
Download or read book Original Sanskrit Texts on the Origin and History of the People of India written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Essay on the Origin and Formation of the Romance Languages 2 Ed written by George Cornewall baronet Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Modern Colloquial English written by Henry Cecil Wyld and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Origins of the English People and the English Language written by Jean Roemer and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Horse People written by Rebecca Louise Cassidy and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive—the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies the ruthless business that lies beneath. This engaging original study demystifies this complex world by comparing centers of excellence in Britain and North America. Drawing from intensive field work in Suffolk's Newmarket and Kentucky's Lexington, Rebecca Cassidy gives us the inside track on all players in the industry—from the elite breeders and owners to the stable boys, racetrack workers, and veterinarians. She leads us through horse farms, breeding barns, and yearling sales; explains rigorous training regimens; and brings us trackside on race day. But the history of Thoroughbred racing culture is more than a collection of fascinating characters and exciting events. Cassidy's investigation reveals the factors—ethical, cultural, political, and economic—that have shaped the racing tradition.
Download or read book The Origin of the Bengali Script written by Rakhal Das Banerji and published by Asian Educational Services. This book was released on 2003 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An English Translation Of The Work Earlier Published In Bengali.
Download or read book The Origins of Grammar written by James R. Hurford and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second in James Hurford's acclaimed two-volume exploration of the biological evolution of language explores the evolutionary and cultural preconditions and consequences of humanity's great leap into language.
Download or read book The origin and history of Irish names of places written by Patrick Weston Joyce and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origin and History of Irish Names of Places written by P.W. Joyce and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
Download or read book Policyholder s Guide to the Law of Insurance Coverage written by Peter J. Kalis and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 1736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation The first comprehensive guide to insurance law written from the corporate policyholder's perspective, Policyholder's Guide to the Law of Insurance Coverage provides expert guidance through the labyrinth of legal issues surrounding insuring instruments and underlying claims, plus practical strategies and legal arguments to help you secure coverage for contested claims. Policyholder's Guide addresses virtually every insurance-related legal issue you are likely to encounter in the regular course of business, as well as those issues unique to specialized industries or unusual situations including: Liability policies -- Special liability policies -- First-party policies -- Specialty first-party property policies -- Environmental -- Marine and aviation -- Toxic tort -- Copyright claims issues Litigation in insurance coverage disputes. Policyholder's Guide gives you in-depth analysis of the latest court decisions plus current policy language and cutting-edge legal arguments thatyou may use to advance your case. You also get hundreds of case citations, footnotes, cross-references, checklists and other useful aids to make legal research easy.
Download or read book A Short History of English written by Henry Cecil Wyld and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Gestural Origin of Language written by David F. Armstrong and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Gestural Origin of Language, Sherman Wilcox and David Armstrong use evidence from and about sign languages to explore the origins of language as we know it today. According to their model, it is sign, not spoken languages, that is the original mode of human communication. The authors demonstrate that modern language is derived from practical actions and gestures that were increasingly recognized as having the potential to represent, and hence to communicate. In other words, the fundamental ability that allows us to use language is our ability to use pictures or icons, rather than linguistic symbols. Evidence from the human fossil record supports the authors' claim by showing that we were anatomically able to produce gestures and signs before we were able to speak fluently. Although speech evolved later as a secondary linguistic communication device that eventually replaced sign language as the primary mode of communication, speech has never entirely replaced signs and gestures. As the first comprehensive attempt to trace the origin of grammar to gesture, this volume will be an invaluable resource for students and professionals in psychology, linguistics, and philosophy.
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