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Explores cultural semantics and societal vocabulary.

If you find yourself intrigued by how culture and society shape and are shaped by language, "Keywords" is a must-read. Raymond Williams delves into the history and usage of critical terms, shedding light on how our vocabulary reflects our collective experiences. It's like a treasure map, guiding you through the linguistic evolution of culture.

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Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society

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ISBN: 9780006861508
Authors: Raymond Williams
Publisher: Fontana
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology, Philosophy
Related Topics: Theory, Sociology, Politics, Theory
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Raymond Williams' seminal exploration of the history and meaning of some of the most important words in the English language. First published in 1976 and expanded in 1983, "Keywords" reveals how the meanings of 131 words - including art, class, family, media, sex, and tradition - were formed and subsequently altered and redefined as the historical contexts in which they were used changed. Neither a defining dictionary nor glossary, "Keywords" is rather a brilliant investigation into how the meanings of some of the most important words in the English language have shifted over time and the forces that brought about those shifts.
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Explores cultural semantics and societal vocabulary.

If you find yourself intrigued by how culture and society shape and are shaped by language, "Keywords" is a must-read. Raymond Williams delves into the history and usage of critical terms, shedding light on how our vocabulary reflects our collective experiences. It's like a treasure map, guiding you through the linguistic evolution of culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.