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The language of discovery

Pages
258
Published
1965
Language
English

Synopsis

Neil Postman explores how language shapes our understanding of the world and influences the process of discovery. He examines the ways in which different forms of communication, from scientific discourse to everyday conversation, construct our realities and limit or expand our perceptions. This book offers a critical look at the power of words in shaping knowledge and culture.

About the author

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Neil Postman

Neil Postman was a popular American humanist who was well known for his comments on the social effects of technology, in particular of television.