Language and Mind

Author: (Russia) Kolesov
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a popular and concise account of the author's important research. It is divided into three parts. The first part discusses general issues, including historical and cultural questions related to our theme of "Language and Mind." This section briefly outlines various perspectives and provides basic definitions of concepts. The second part uses specific examples to illustrate the historical conditions that shaped the Russian "mental landscape" and how these conditions are reflected in the historical evolution of words. The third part brings us back to the present, demonstrating the development of the Russian language's mental direction that enriches our subconscious through the changes in modern linguistic behavior.