Language and State An Inquiry into the Progress of Civilization |
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Author:
| Yu, Xing |
ISBN: | 978-0-7618-6200-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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This book argues that a primitive society is formed on the basis of kinship ties while a civilized society is formed on the basis of language. Yu presents a new theory about the importance of language in the growth of the state.
This book argues that a primitive society is formed on the basis of kinship ties while a civilized society is formed on the basis of language. Yu presents a new theory about the importance of language in the growth of the state.