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Words in Context: A Japanese Perspective on Language and Culture (Japanese Characters)
Words in Context A Japanese Perspective on Language and Culture - Japanese Characters Author:Takao Suzuki "Words in Context" is an exploration of the intimate relationship between language and lifestyle, psychology, and culture. Observing the nuances of language, Mr. Suzuki contends, is more complicated than simply cataloging speech patterns. Language includes a set of unconscious expectations that communicate much more. Suzuki convincingly illust... more »rates the dangers of isolating words from their cultural context, and then focuses on the types of misconceptions that result from such widely held practices. Citing examples from Japanese and other languages, he demonstrates how words carry nuanced cultural baggage and must be considered in the broader context of culture, history, and social mores to fully appreciate their potency. "Words in Context" received a warm reception with its initial publication in 1973 and remains a staple for cultural studies and linguistic programs to this day.« less