Language and state: an inquiry into the progress of civilization
Auteur :
Yu, Xing
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761862000
Date de publication :
12 sept. 2013
Dimensions :
23,6 x 16,0 x 4,1 cm
Poids :
807 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.