Wednesday 23 June 2010

How languages shape us

There's a new book out by Guy Deutscher called "Through the Language Glass: How Words Colour Your World" which studies the way different languages shape the way we actually see the world. Deutscher takes examples from languages all over the world and compares them, proving that a single word can change the way we see things - all depending on where in the world we live and what language we speak. A very interesting read.