Words in Context
| Author | : Takao Suzuki |
| Publisher | : Kodansha Amer Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : 477002780X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9784770027801 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (801 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Words in Context by : Takao Suzuki
Download or read book Words in Context written by Takao Suzuki and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an examination of the effect of cultural tradition on the Japanese language. It offers an insight into the unique nuances of Japanese language and thought and charts the development of the Japanese language. An exploration of the intimate relationship between language and life- style, psychology, and culture. Suzuki convincingly illustrates the dangers of isolating words from their cultural context, and focuses on the types of misperceptions that result from such widely held practices.
