Language People Numbers
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Numbers Language And The Human Mind
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Author : Heike Wiese
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-12-11
Numbers Language And The Human Mind written by Heike Wiese and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
What constitutes our number concept? What makes it possible for us to employ numbers the way we do; which mental faculties contribute to our grasp of numbers? What do we share with other species, and what is specific to humans? How does our language faculty come into the picture? This 2003 book addresses these questions and discusses the relationship between numerical thinking and the human language faculty, providing psychological, linguistic and philosophical perspectives on number, its evolution and its development in children. Heike Wiese argues that language as a human faculty plays a crucial role in the emergence of systematic numerical thinking. She characterises number sequences as powerful and highly flexible mental tools that are unique to humans and shows that it is language that enables us to go beyond the perception of numerosity and to develop such mental tools.
The Language Of Numbers Unveiling The Hidden Linguistic Landscape
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-07-12
The Language Of Numbers Unveiling The Hidden Linguistic Landscape written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-12 with Mathematics categories.
In a world awash with numbers, from the time displayed on our phones to the price tags on our groceries, it's easy to take these ubiquitous symbols for granted. Yet, numbers are far more than mere abstract concepts; they are powerful tools that have shaped our world and continue to influence our lives in countless ways. "The Language of Numbers" is an engaging and accessible exploration of the fascinating world of numbers. Drawing on examples from a wide range of fields, including linguistics, mathematics, psychology, and history, this book delves into the many ways that numbers are used to communicate, measure, and understand the world around us. From the ancient Babylonians who developed one of the first number systems to the modern-day computer scientists who are developing new ways to use numbers to solve complex problems, numbers have played a vital role in human progress. This book tells the story of this remarkable journey, revealing the hidden power and beauty of numbers. But "The Language of Numbers" is more than just a history of numbers. It is also an exploration of the cognitive processes that allow us to understand and use numbers. How do we learn to count? Why do some people have difficulty with math? What is the relationship between numbers and language? These are just a few of the questions that this book explores. "The Language of Numbers" is a book for anyone who is interested in the world of numbers. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a scientist, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of mathematics, this book has something to offer. It is an invitation to join a journey of discovery, to explore the hidden depths of numbers, and to gain a new appreciation for their power and beauty. With its clear and engaging writing style, "The Language of Numbers" is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of numbers. So, come along on this journey of discovery and see the world through the eyes of a mathematician. If you like this book, write a review!
The Language Puzzle
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Author : Steven Mithen
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2024-03-07
The Language Puzzle written by Steven Mithen and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-07 with Social Science categories.
'A tour de force' Alice Roberts 'Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language' Robin Dunbar The relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human. The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today's Digital Age. While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between disciplines to forge a new synthesis for the evolution of language that will find widespread acceptance as a new standard account for how humanity began.
Language And Linguistic Diversity In The Us
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Author : Susan Tamasi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Language And Linguistic Diversity In The Us written by Susan Tamasi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This highly engaging textbook presents a linguistic view of the history, society, and culture of the United States. It discusses the many languages and forms of language that have been used in the US – including standard and nonstandard forms of English, creoles, Native American languages, and immigrant languages from across the globe – and shows how this distribution and diversity of languages has helped shape and define America as well as an American identity. The volume introduces the basic concepts of sociolinguistics and the politics of language through cohesive, up-to-date and accessible coverage of such key topics as dialectal development and the role of English as the majority language, controversies concerning language use in society, languages other than English used in the US, and the policies that have directly or indirectly influenced language use. These topics are presented in such a way that students can examine the inherent diversity of the communicative systems used in the United States as both a form of cultural enrichment and as the basis for socio-political conflict. The author team outlines the different viewpoints on contemporary issues surrounding language in the US and contextualizes these issues within linguistic facts, to help students think critically and formulate logical discussions. To provide opportunities for further examination and debate, chapters are organized around key misconceptions or questions ("I don't have an accent" or "Immigrants don't want to learn English"), bringing them to the forefront for readers to address directly. Language and Linguistic Diversity in the US is a fresh and unique take on a widely taught topic. It is ideal for students from a variety of disciplines or with no prior knowledge of the field, and a useful text for introductory courses on language in the US, American English, language variation, language ideology, and sociolinguistics.
The Republic Of India
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Author : Alan Gledhill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Republic Of India written by Alan Gledhill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Law categories.
The Gujjars Gojri Language Number Vol 03 By Dr Javaid Rahi
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Author : Javaid Rahi
language : en
Publisher: Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu
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The Gujjars Gojri Language Number Vol 03 By Dr Javaid Rahi written by Javaid Rahi and has been published by Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Book on Gujjars & Gujari Language, Gujri Language , Gojari Language, Gojri Language The Gujjars - Dr. Javaid Rahi-Volume 03 Gojri belongs to the central group of the Indo Aryan subfamily of Indo-European languages. Gojri (or Gojri) is spoken by the Gurjars (or Gujjars), traditionally nomadic pastoralists, who are scattered widely throughout the northern Subcontinent. While remaining an “oral society” in the classic sense, Gujjars in recent decades have begun attending school, organizing politically, and writing poetry and prose in their own language. Today, in part because of government sponsorship, the level of Gojri broadcasting and literary activity is higher than that for other minority languages in the region. To date, however, Gojri lacks an agreed-upon set of writing conventions. Writers and editors tend to write phonetically, and with wildly varying degrees of reference to the conventions of Urdu, the primary language of wider communication and the language of education in most communities.
Signgram Blueprint
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Author : Josep Quer
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2017-11-20
Signgram Blueprint written by Josep Quer and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union. Current grammatical knowledge about particular sign languages is fragmentary and of varying reliability, and it appears scattered in scientific publications where the description is often intertwined with the analysis. In general, comprehensive grammars are a rarity. The SignGram Blueprint is an innovative tool for the grammar writer: a full-fledged guide to describing all components of the grammars of sign languages in a thorough and systematic way, and with the highest scientific standards. The work builds on the existing knowledge in Descriptive Linguistics, but also on the insights from Theoretical Linguistics. It consists of two main parts running in parallel: the Checklist with all the grammatical features and phenomena the grammar writer can address, and the accompanying Manual with the relevant background information (definitions, methodological caveats, representative examples, tests, pointers to elicitation materials and bibliographical references). The areas covered are Phonology, Morphology, Lexicon, Syntax and Meaning. The Manual is endowed with hyperlinks that connect information across the work and with a pop-up glossary. The SignGram Blueprint will be a landmark for the description of sign language grammars in terms of quality and quantity.
The Languages Of Australia
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Author : R. M. W. Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-20
The Languages Of Australia written by R. M. W. Dixon and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-20 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This ground-breaking 1980 study of over 200 Australian languages is still valuable, especially for its non-technical opening chapters.
My Fight
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Author : Martin Bector
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2010-06-11
My Fight written by Martin Bector and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-11 with History categories.
My Fight is a book Martin Bector has written following the book two books he has written entitled “The Funny Fight” and “With This Devotion; I love you”. He the oldest ancestry to this land called the United States of America. He will not gather his people because of the majority rule. It makes no sense to him to gather the minority to begin a fight with the majority for correction or control. He sees the better way by bringing world peace to be a better way to democracy than freedom. The fight for culture has just begun. The intelligence about this earth has not been recognized. The course of governing is with an area concern. The point of law was put in error as the right of the first born to bring the law to do the gathering of the people. The worship of the Coming of God began this error with the survival of the people in the identity to the cycle of this earth around the sun because the cycle of this earth about its axis was not recognized. The intelligence about this earth is a continuing around this earth that is being insulted. The author recognized this insult. He has charted this insult. He has put this insult to backlash and lash back bringing a temporary freedom to the continuing mind around this earth to reveal the truth. Once the truth was recognized, he began to search for ways to ignore the insult as he began to search ways to stop the insult.
Tongues Volume 2 Genuine Biblical Languages
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Author : David A Swincer
language : en
Publisher: David Swincer
Release Date : 2016-03-01
Tongues Volume 2 Genuine Biblical Languages written by David A Swincer and has been published by David Swincer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-01 with Religion categories.
UNIQUE. This is the only known construct to demonstrate the true gift of languages (together with interpretation as a composite gift), showing its source, purpose and operation. This unique construct demonstrates all the biblical criteria, in particular: the source in God (Trinitarian) as for ALL gifts, the ministry to the church (as for ALL the gifts), its relevance today in spite of arguments to the contrary, the fact that it has never been abrogated at any time, its method of operation that can be independently validated and thereby protect its operation from abuse, its purpose as an unambiguous sign of God’s judgement and displeasure with unpersuaded believers in the church—hence a gift for the church.