A World Of Others Words

Author : Richard Bauman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405143615

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A World of Others' Words by Richard Bauman Pdf

Drawing on his work in Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, North America, Ghana, and Fiji, linguistic anthropologist and folklorist Richard Bauman presents a series of ethnographic case studies that offer a sparkling look at intertextuality as communicative practice. A fascinating perspective on intertextuality: the idea that written and spoken texts speak to one another, e.g. through genre or allusions. Presents a series of ethnographic case studies to illustrate the topic. Draws on a broad range of oral performances and literary records from across the world. The author’s introduction sets a framework for the analysis of genre, perform and intertextuality. Shows how performers blend genres, e.g., telling stories about riddles or legends about magical verses, or constructing sales pitches.

Author : Yee-Lum Mak
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781452163116

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Other-Wordly by Yee-Lum Mak Pdf

Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.

Author : Margaret Ann Richek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0395750512

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The World of Words by Margaret Ann Richek Pdf

Author : Christopher J. Moore
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 163557403X

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In Other Words by Christopher J. Moore Pdf

"A delightful treasure house, literally a thesaurus, of linguistic marvels." --from the foreword by bestselling author Simon Winchester A colorfully illustrated collection of more than ninety untranslatable words and phrases and the unique insights they offer into the cultures they come from. Ever racked your brain for a word you're convinced should exist, yet is inexplicably absent from the dictionary? All languages have their limitations-should English fall short, the expression may lie elsewhere. That's where this book comes in: a quirky, international lexicon of linguistic gems that capture cultural untranslatables with satisfying precision. Take for example the Japanese yoko meshi, “a meal eaten sideways,” describing the experience of trying to communicate in an alien tongue, or mono-no-aware, the appreciation of life's sadness. From the distinctive coziness of the Danish hygge, to the unrestrained dis of the Mayan bol (“in-laws” and “stupidity”), to the profound collectivism of the Zulu concept of ubuntu (roughly, “I AM because WE ARE"), these mots justes are grouped according to language and prefaced with insightful overviews of the relevant cultures by linguist Christopher J. Moore. Embellished with 20 entertaining new untranslatable words and phrases and 90 characterful color illustrations by Lan Truong, and with a foreword by Simon Winchester, In Other Words is amusing, profound, and unputdownable--a gorgeously packaged gift book to entertain even the most well-versed polyglot with marvels of language from around the world.

Author : Ladybird
Publisher : Ladybird
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0241465257

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A World of Words by Ladybird Pdf

Welcome to A World of Words! This contemporary illustrated treasury of everyday first words contains over 250 words for your toddlers to discover. They will enjoy exploring the brightly-coloured themed pages and busy scenes within A World of Words. Clear labels and simple questions on every page will not only encourage a child's curiosity but also support further learning and language development. The clear and stylish artwork from Emilie Lapeyre will help children connect each word with their image and help little learners as they develop into little readers. First words Introduces the world Recommended for children 2+

Author : Edward Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1720
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BNC:1001963833

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The New World of Words Or Universal English Dictionary Containing and Account of the Original Or Proper Sense and Various Significations of All Hard Words Derived from Other Languages by Edward Phillips Pdf

Author : John Kersey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1706
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433002977779

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The New World of Words: Or, Universal English Dictionary. Containing an Account of the Original Or Proper Sense, and Various Significations of All Hard Words Derived from Other Languages, ... Together with a Brief ... Explication of All Terms Relating to Any of the Arts and Sciences, ... To which is Added, the Interpretation of Proper Names of Men and Women, ... Compiled by Edward Phillips, Gent by John Kersey Pdf

Author : Edward Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1720
Category : English language
ISBN : OXFORD:590784417

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The new world of words. [&c.]. by Edward Phillips Pdf

Author : Hertie School of
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230369436

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Global Civil Society 2012 by Hertie School of Pdf

Activists and academics look back over ten years of 'politics from below', and ask whether it is merely the critical gaze upon the concept that has changed – or whether there is something genuinely new about the way in which civil society is now operating.

Author : Abi Doukhan
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441136244

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Emmanuel Levinas by Abi Doukhan Pdf

Our era is profoundly marked by the phenomenon of exile and it is has become increasingly urgent to rethink the concept of exile and our stance towards it. This renewed reflection on the problem of exile brings to the fore a number of questions regarding the traditionally negative connotation of exile. Is there not another way to understand the condition of exile? Permeated with references to the 'stranger', the 'other' and 'exteriority', the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas signifies a positive understanding of exile. This original and compelling book distills from Levinas's philosophy a wisdom of exile, for the first time shedding a positive light on the condition of exile itself. Abi Doukhan argues that Levinas's philosophy can be understood as a comprehensive philosophy of exile, from his ethics to his thoughts on society, love, knowledge, spirituality and art, thereby presenting a comprehensive view of the philosophy of Levinas himself as well as a renewed understanding of the wealth and contribution of exile to a given society.

Author : Ella Frances Sanders
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781607747116

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Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders Pdf

From the author of Eating the Sun, an artistic collection of more than 50 drawings featuring unique, funny, and poignant foreign words that have no direct translation into English Did you know that the Japanese language has a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or that there’s a Finnish word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing to rest? Lost in Translation brings to life more than fifty words that don’t have direct English translations with charming illustrations of their tender, poignant, and humorous definitions. Often these words provide insight into the cultures they come from, such as the Brazilian Portuguese word for running your fingers through a lover’s hair, the Italian word for being moved to tears by a story, or the Swedish word for a third cup of coffee. In this clever and beautifully rendered exploration of the subtleties of communication, you’ll find new ways to express yourself while getting lost in the artistry of imperfect translation.

Author : Nandita Chaudhary,S. Anandalakshmy,Jaan Valsiner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134743568

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Cultural Realities of Being by Nandita Chaudhary,S. Anandalakshmy,Jaan Valsiner Pdf

Cultural Realities of Being offers a dialogue between academic activity and everyday lives by providing an interface between several perspectives on human conduct. Very often, academic pursuits are arcane and obscure for ordinary people, this book will attempt to disentangle these dialogues, lifting everyday discourse and providing a forum for advancing discussion and dialogue. Nandita Chaudhary, S. Anandalakshmy and Jaan Valsiner bring together contributors from the field of cultural psychology to consider how people living within social groups, regardless of how liberal, are guided by collective reality and interconnected with life circumstances. The book discusses experiences and events in the lives of people of Indian cultures covering topics including family, food, pilgrimages, social dynamics and truth, in order to expand the material on human phenomena under the broad frame of cultural psychology. The book builds upon rich cultural traditions present in India, and precisely because of this focus, the book has much larger implications and relevance to the field and aims to orient the academic reader from around the world to viewing India and Indian society as a valuable area for research. Divided into three sections, the book covers: • Social presentation in culture • Representing relations • Children and youth in culture This book includes commentaries from expert academics from outside of India, providing a bridge between academic reality and cultural discourse and throwing fresh light on the everyday events presented in the text. Cultural Realities of Being will be essential reading for those studying Cross Cultural Psychology as well as those interested in social representation and identity.

Author : Hannah Malcolm
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334059868

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Words for a Dying World by Hannah Malcolm Pdf

How do we talk about climate grief in the church? And when we have found the words, what do we do with that grief? There is a sudden and dramatic rise in people experiencing a profound sense of anxiety in the face of our dying planet, and a consequent need for churches to be better resourced pastorally and theologically to deal with this threat. Words for a Dying World brings together voices from across the world - from the Pacific islands to the pipelines of Canada, from farming communities in Namibia to activism in the UK. Author royalties from the sale of this book are split evenly between contributors. The majority will be pooled as a donation to ClientEarth. The remainder will directly support the communities represented in this collection. Contributors include Anderson Jeremiah, Azariah France-Williams, David Benjamin Blower, Holly-Anna Petersen, Isabel Mukonyora, Jione Havea, and Maggi Dawn.

Author : Claudio Minca,Tim Oakes
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461646372

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Travels in Paradox by Claudio Minca,Tim Oakes Pdf

This innovative volume focuses on tourism through the twin lenses of cultural theory and cultural geography. Presenting a set of innovative case studies on tourist destinations around the world, the contributors explore the paradoxes of the tourist experience and the implications of these paradoxes for our broader understanding of the problems of modernity and identity. The book examines how tourism reveals the paradoxical ways that places are both mobile and rooted, real and fake, inhabited by those who are simultaneously insiders and outsiders, and both subjectively experienced and objectively viewed. The concepts of travel and mobility long have been used to explain modern identity and social behavior, but this work pushes beyond the established literature by considering the ways that place and mobility are inherently related in unexpected, even contradictory ways. Travel, the international cast of authors contends, occurs 'in place' rather than 'between places.' Thus, instead of offering yet another interpretation of the ways modern societies are distinguished by their mobilities-in contrast to the supposed place-bound quality of traditional societies-the chapters here collectively argue for an understanding of modern identity as simultaneously grounded and mobile. This rich blend of empirical and theoretical analysis will be invaluable for cultural geographers, anthropologists, and sociologists of tourism.

Author : Aimée Craft
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781773214979

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Treaty Words by Aimée Craft Pdf

The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen—to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties—the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.