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Keywords

Keywords

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Paperback. Pub Date: 2014-02-13. 350 pages. English. Fourth Estate Ltd. Raymond Williams' seminal exploration of the history of the meanings of some of the most important words in the English language. First published in 1976, and expanded in 1983. Keywords reveals how the meanings of 131 words—including art, class, family, media, sex, and tradition—were formed and subsequently altered and redefined as the historical contexts in which they were used changed. Neither a defining dictionary nor glossar, Keywords is a brilliant investigation into how the meanings of some of the most important words in the English language have shifted over time, and the forces that brought about those shifts.

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ISBN13: 9780006861508
ISBN10: 0006861504
Language: English
Publisher: Fontana
Publication Year: 1988
Format: Paperback

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    Deep dive into the evolving meanings of key words.

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    If you're curious about how language shapes our view of society, Keywords offers an insightful look at the fluidity of words like art, class, and media. Raymond Williams's thorough exploration reveals not just what words mean, but how their meanings reflect historical change, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in language, history, or culture.

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