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Name: Language in thought and action
Author: S. I. Hayakawa

📘 Language in thought and action by S. I. Hayakawa

This book introduces the principles of semantics and explains how language functions and how an understanding of semantics is valuable in various everyday situations. It provides a comprehensive overview of language and its principles. The author, S. I. Hayakawa, uses clear and accessible language to make the concepts easy to understand, making it suitable for both academic and general readers.

First publish date: 1949

Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics

Authors: S. I. Hayakawa

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