Synopses & Reviews
Now revised to include new words and updated essays, Keywords focuses on the sociology of language, demonstrating how the key words we use to understand our society take on new meanings and how these changes reflect the political bent and values of society.
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"Readers of Williams' earlier works will find fresh rewards in these insights into semantics, sociology, anthropology, and history."--Library Journal
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"Writers, scholars, and others concerned with the interaction between the changed meanings of words will find Keywords current and informative."--Booklist
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"Stimulating."--The New York Times
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Praise for the first edition:
"An invaluable book....A unique coda to the words of one of our most original and provocative thinkers."--Harpers
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"A first-rate work, both stimulating and provocative."--Lawrence M. Davis, Ball State University