Language and State : An Inquiry into the Progress of Civilization
by
Xing Yu
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0761862005
ISBN-13
9780761862000
Publisher
University Press of America
Imprint
University Press of America
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 12th, 2013
Print length
460 Pages
Weight
854 grams
Dimensions
23.40 x 16.50 x 3.60 cms
Product Classification:
Philosophy of languagePolitical science & theoryPolitical structure & processes
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This book argues that a primitive society is formed on the basis of kinship ties while a civilized society is formed on the basis of language. Yu presents a new theory about the importance of language in the growth of the state.
This book argues that a primitive society is formed on the basis of kinship ties while a civilized society is formed on the basis of linguistic communication. When humans communicate with each other through language, they extend the distance of communication. The extension of communication distance helps expand communities. States are gradually formed. This means that as these communities grow, they become too large to be supported only by the ties of kinship. The use of language and the development of linguistic communication underlies the establishment of governments, the introduction of laws, the holding of elections, and the flourishing of history, philosophy, literature, art, religion, etc. This book presents a new theory about the importance of language in the growth of the states.
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