Bøger af Guy Deutscher

Through the Language Glass is a fascinating exploration of language and culture penned by the renowned linguist, Guy Deutscher. Published in 2011 by Cornerstone, this book delves into the intricate relationship between language, thought, and cultural perception.The book belongs to the genre of linguistic anthropology and offers a riveting journey through various cultures and their languages. Deutscher challenges the conventional wisdom that language does not influence thought and provides compelling evidence to the contrary. He meticulously examines how different languages reflect and shape the way their speakers perceive the world.Through the Language Glass is a must-read for anyone interested in languages, culture, or cognitive science. Its insightful observations and thought-provoking arguments make it a standout piece in its genre. Published by Cornerstone, this book is a testament to Deutscher's expertise and his ability to make complex linguistic concepts accessible to a broad audience.

Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness.

A New York Times Editor's ChoiceAn Economist Best Book of 2010A Financial Times Best Book of 2010A Library Journal Best Book of 2010The debate is ages old: Where does language come from? Is it an artifact of our culture or written in our very DNA? In recent years, the leading linguists have seemingly settled the issue: all languages are fundamentally the same and the particular language we speak does not shape our thinking in any significant way. Guy Deutscher says they're wrong. From Homer to Darwin, from Yale to the Amazon, and through a strange and dazzling history of the color blue, Deutscher argues that our mother tongues do indeed shape our experiences of the world. Audacious, delightful, and provocative, Through the Language Glass is destined to become a classic of intellectual discovery.

Intends to prove that the "energy crisis" is an entropy crisis. This book uses examples from daily experiences to introduce the concept of entropy. It shows that the entropy increase due to irreversible transformations simultaneously determines the level of fresh energy supplies of our society and the damage that it causes to the environment.