Halpern Mark (140 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Language and Human Nature exposes a century's worth of flawed thinking about language, to exhibit some of the dangers it presents, and to suggest a path to recovery. It begins by examining the causes of changes in the English vocabulary. These sometimes take the form of new words, but more often that of new senses for old words. In the course of this examination, Halpern discusses a wide variety of verbal solecisms, vulgarisms, and infelicities generally. His objective is not to deplore such things, but to expose the reasons for their existence, the human traits that generate them.A large part of this book is devoted to contesting the claims of academic linguists to be the only experts in the study of language change. Language is too central to civilized life to be so deeply misunderstood without causing a multitude of troubles throughout our culture. We are currently experiencing such troubles, a number of which are examined here. The exposure of linguists' misunderstandings is not an end in itself, but a necessary first step in recovery from the confusion we are now enmeshed in.The picture of the relationship between words and thoughts that is part of the attempt to deal with language scientifically is partly responsible for dangerous cultural developments. The attempt by linguists to treat their subject scientifically makes them view meaning as an irritating complication to be ignored if possible. It turns them into formalists who try to understand language by studying its physical representations, with a resort to semantics only when unavoidable. With words practically stripped of their role as bearers of meaning, it becomes easy to see them as unimportant. Halpern's book is a serious critique of such oversimplified theorizing.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: UsedGood. Paperback; Rand McNally History Series; fading and shelf wear to exterior; otherwise in good condition with clean text and tight binding.

Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. Used Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Coherence Revolution. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This is a clean, unmarked copy with light shelf wear.

Softcover. very good condition; LIB2958008700.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Publishers Edition. Maroon cloth w/gold letters; some shelfwear; 39 pages; "Gusto Jewels".

Cloth. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Publishers Edition. Blue Cloth w/ gold lettering; some shelfwear; 37 pages; "Gusto Jewels".

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Publishers Edition. Some shelfwear w/some light water marking; 38 pages; red cloth w/black lettering; "Gusto Jewels".

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDvery good-used book.

Condition: very_good. Used - Very Good: Item may have minor cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing. 208pp. A little bit of edgewear, very good+ in sl worn dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by author on the title page. Avery good copy with moderate wear around the extremities of the cover. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. A collection of fairy tales, set in various parts of the world. First edition, hardcover, signed by the author, gift inscription on f.e.p., otherwise a VG+ copy. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. Cover and spine are good with only mild shelf/rub wear. No dog-eared corners. Solid Binding. All pages intact and legible. Clean. No store stamps. --- --- Spiritual book. . .See photos for additional content. . .…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. PB/pub.1975/Gd.condition/284 pages - Modern America in historical perspectives. [TR635305]. Book.

Hardback. Condition: New.