On the Science of Language and Its Study: With Special Regard to South Africa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Theophilus Hahn

9780332896779: On the Science of Language and Its Study: With Special Regard to South Africa (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332896773 ISBN 13: 9780332896779

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how language reveals the past and shapes education in South Africa.

This edition surveys language study as a tool for understanding history and culture. It traces how philology unlocks early human life, social structures, and daily life through the study of language in Africa and beyond.

With a focus on education, it explains why mastering languages like German, French, Dutch, and English matters for interpretation, reasoning, and liberal learning. It shows how language links thought, culture, and learning, offering a practical path for readers curious about linguistics and history.

How comparative philology helps read the records of ancient societies
Connections between language, education, and intellectual development
The role of German and French in shaping modern philology and thought
How language choices influence cultural and national identity

Ideal for readers of linguistics, history, and South African studies who want a grounded, readable overview.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0332896773
ISBN 13: 9780332896779
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 43

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