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Babel: Around the World in Twenty Languages Hardcover Illustrated, December 4, 2018
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Witty, fascinating and utterly compelling, Babel will change the way you look at and listen to the world and how it speaks.
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What Stands Out
Diverse Language Showcase
Explore a rich variety of twenty languages, celebrating cultural diversity and global communication, perfect for language enthusiasts and travelers seeking to broaden their linguistic horizons.
Engaging Illustrations
Beautifully illustrated pages enhance the reading experience, capturing the imagination of readers of all ages, making it an ideal gift for families and educational purposes.
Educational Insight
Provides insightful context and history behind each language, fostering an understanding of linguistic roots and encouraging a passion for language learning in a fun and accessible format.
Product Details
- Explores the top twenty world languages, including familiar ones like French and Spanish, as well as surprising ones like Malay, Javanese, and Bengali.
- Traces the rise to greatness of these world languages and how their speakers handle the peculiarities of their mother tongues.
- Illustrates the unique customs, beliefs, and surprising aspects of different mother tongues, likening them to nations with their own self-evident customs and beliefs.
- Provides intriguing insights such as why modern Turks struggle to read books just 75 years old and how Japanese developed separate 'dialects' for men and women.
- Shares the author's personal trials and triumphs while studying Vietnamese in Hanoi, debunks widespread myths about Chinese characters, and explores the prevalence of multilingualism in a specific part of the world.
- A witty, fascinating, and compelling book that will change the reader's perspective on the world's languages and how they are spoken.
| Item Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) |
Who Should Buy?
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Language Enthusiasts
Ideal for those passionate about languages and exploring diverse cultural expressions through illustrated content.
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Educators and Teachers
A valuable resource for educators looking to introduce multilingual concepts in engaging and visual formats.
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Travel Buffs
Perfect for travelers interested in understanding languages and cultures from various countries around the globe.
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Casual Readers
Not suitable for readers seeking quick, light reads as it focuses deeply on language and culture.
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Monolingual Individuals
Less beneficial for individuals who prefer content only in their native language without exploring others.
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Technical Linguists
May not meet the needs of those looking for in-depth linguistic analysis or technical discussions.
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Babel: Around the World in Twenty Languages Hardcover Illustrated, December 4, 2018
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What are some surprising languages explored in Babel?
Answer: Some surprising languages explored in Babel are Malay, Javanese, and Bengali. -
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What interesting facts does Babel teach?
Answer: Babel teaches interesting facts, such as why modern Turks can't read books that are 75 years old. -
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How will Babel change your perspective on language?
Answer: Babel is a book that will change the way you look at and listen to the world and how it speaks. -
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Could this book be enjoyed by someone who is not a linguist?
Answer: Yes, the book is written in a way that both casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts can appreciate and understand the content. -
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Does the book provide information on the difficulties and idiosyncrasies of different languages?
Answer: While the book does cover some difficulties and idiosyncrasies, some readers felt that the information provided for some languages was basic.
Linguistics Editorial Review
Babel: Around the World in Twenty Languages by Gaston Dorren is a delightful and entertaining voyage through some of the world's most interesting and influential languages. It provides a fascinating overview of the 20 most widely spoken languages of the world and challenges long-held theories of language. The book is well-written and accessible to both language enthusiasts and casual readers. However, some readers felt that the information provided for some languages was basic and could be found on Wikipedia. Overall, Babel is recommended for anyone curious about the origins and interrelationships of languages.
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Pros
- Delightful and entertaining read
- Fascinating overview of 20 widely spoken languages
- Challenges long-held theories of language
- Accessible to both language enthusiasts and casual readers
Cons
- Some information may be basic and can be found on Wikipedia
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Features & Benefits
- English is the world language, but only one in five people speak it.
- To speak fluently with half of the world's population, you would need to know at least twenty languages.
- Babel explores the top twenty world languages, from the familiar to the surprising.
- It traces the rise of these languages and how speakers handle the quirks of their mother tongues.
- Babel teaches interesting facts, such as why modern Turks can't read books that are 75 years old.
- It is a witty, fascinating, and compelling book that will change your perspective on language.