Imprisoned in English : the hazards of English as a default language /
Anna Wierzbicka.
- 1 online resource (302 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
part one. Every language draws a circle ... -- part two. Emotions and values -- part three. "Politeness" and "cooperation" -- part four. Entering other minds -- part five. Breaking down the walls of the prison -- part six. Kindred thinking across disciplines.
9780199321513 (e-book)
English language--Social aspects. English language--Influence on foreign languages. Multilingualism--Social aspects. Language and languages--Globalization. Language and languages--Philosophy.