ISBN: 9780631174653 - The Search for the Perfect Language (making of Europe) (46 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, and mystics for at least two millennia. This book investigates the history of that idea, and of its profound influence on European thought, culture and history. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance it was widely believed that the language spoken in the Garden of Eden was just such a language, and that all current languages were its decadent descendents from the catastrpohes of the Fall and at Babel. Eco demonstrates the relation between language and identity, and describes, for example, how and why the Irish, English, Germans and Swedes have variously claimed their languages as closest to the original.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, and mystics for at least two millennia. This book investigates the history of that idea, and of its profound influence on European thought, culture and history. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance it was widely believed that the language spoken in the Garden of Eden was just such a language, and that all current languages were its decadent descendents from the catastrpohes of the Fall and at Babel. Eco demonstrates the relation between language and identity, and describes, for example, how and why the Irish, English, Germans and Swedes have variously claimed their languages as closest to the original.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, and mystics for at least two millennia. This book investigates the history of that idea, and of its profound influence on European thought, culture and history. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance it was widely believed that the language spoken in the Garden of Eden was just such a language, and that all current languages were its decadent descendents from the catastrpohes of the Fall and at Babel. Eco demonstrates the relation between language and identity, and describes, for example, how and why the Irish, English, Germans and Swedes have variously claimed their languages as closest to the original.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, and mystics for at least two millennia. This book investigates the history of that idea, and of its profound influence on European thought, culture and history. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance it was widely believed that the language spoken in the Garden of Eden was just such a language, and that all current languages were its decadent descendents from the catastrpohes of the Fall and at Babel. Eco demonstrates the relation between language and identity, and describes, for example, how and why the Irish, English, Germans and Swedes have variously claimed their languages as closest to the original.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book has light curling to corners, light rubbing to cover. Hinges showing light wear. Otherwise an attractive copy. Tight binding, crisp printing, clean pages. Dust jacket showing light rubbing and scratching. Otherwise strong and with good color. Protected in archival cover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket is clean and intact, with minor edge and corner wear. Front and back covers have light edge and corner wear. Spine intact with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Almost like new book without dust jacket. Hardcover, 1995, Blackwell Publishers. Cover has no wear, upper pages lightly foxed, very small (1/4") coffee stain on lower page edges. Nice condition. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Both the book & the dust jacket have very, very light wear on the spine tips & cover corners. The contents are clean & unmarked, the binding is tight. No chips or tears on the dust jacket.

385pp. 1st English edition. Translated by James Fentress. Of The Making of Europe Front endpapers stuck together, else Fine/Fine dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. signed by Eco on title page; signature obtained in person by bookseller; a small cut in the front dust jacket; a small brown spot on the first couple of pages before the text; exposition of history revealing an extraordinary complexity; original perspectives by a brilliant thinker and writer who brings lucidity to language and concepts. Signed by Author(s).…

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Condition: New. The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, mystics and others for at least two millennia. Series: Making of Europe. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; CFF; HPCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722. . 1995. Hardcover. . . . . …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover in dustjacket. First Edition.This copy is Signed by Umberto Eco on the title page. Condtion is Very Good in a Very Good- dustjacket. Book has clean covers, tight binding and unmarked pages except for a short gift inscription on the first endpage. Jacket clean and bright with several short closed tears. Photos upon request.…