Technology, Language and Thought : Extensions of Meaning in the English Lexicon
In this thesis, the relationship between technological innovation and the development of language and thought is analysed. For this purpose, three different fields of technology are investigated: 1) the steam engine, 2) electricity, and 3) motor vehicles, roads and ways. They have all either played...
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Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
Language: | English |
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Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för språk och kultur
2005
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-10596 |