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“Fashion is custom in the guise of departure from custom”

Quote by Edward Sapir

Book:Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality

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Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality

The book compiles a selection of Edward Sapir's seminal writings, which delve into the intricate connections between language, culture, and individual personality. It offers insights into Sapir's influential theories on linguistic relativity and the role of language in shaping human thought and behavior. The essays cover a range of topics, including the structure of language, the impact of culture on language use, and the psychological aspects of language and thought. more

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Edward Sapir was a prominent American anthropologist known for his profound research on language and culture. Born on January 26, 1884, and passing away on February 4, 1939, Sapir's work had a profound impact on the development of modern anthropology, particularly in the fields of linguistic anthropology and semiotics. more

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