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Language – Its Nature, Development and OriginBibliographic Details Title: Language Its Nature, Development and Origin Author: Otto Jespersen ISBN 13: 9789367215302 Pages: 578 (xxiv + 553) Price: 599 First Published: 1922 Reprint Edition: 2026 Publisher: Doaba Publications Language: English Genre: Linguistics Language Studies Philosophy of Language Description Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin by Otto Jespersen is a monumental contribution to the scientific study of language. First
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Language – Its Nature, Development and Origin
- Author: Otto Jespersen
- ISBN-13: 9789367215302
- Pages: 578 (xxiv + 553)
- Price: ₹599
- First Published: 1922
- Reprint Edition: 2026
- Publisher: Doaba Publications
- Language: English
- Genre: Linguistics / Language Studies / Philosophy of Language
Description
Language: Its Nature, Development and Origin by Otto Jespersen is a monumental contribution to the scientific study of language. First published in 1922, this work explores the origins, structure, and evolution of human speech in extraordinary depth. Jespersen examines language as a living, evolving system – shaped by history, culture, psychology, and the innate creativity of humankind.
Divided into four major sections – the history of linguistic science, the child and language learning, the individual and society, and the development of language – the book provides a sweeping view of how languages emerge, change, and influence thought. Jespersen’s synthesis of linguistic, biological, and social perspectives remains a milestone in the understanding of human communication.
This 2026 Doaba Publications Reprint Edition presents the complete text (xxiv + 553 pages) with modern, reader-friendly typesetting. It is indispensable for linguists, students, educators, and general readers fascinated by how language mirrors the human mind.
Key Features
- Classic linguistic masterpiece by Otto Jespersen
- Examines the origin, evolution, and structure of language
- Combines linguistic science with psychology and cultural analysis
- Essential for students and researchers in language and literature
- Reprinted in 2026 by Doaba Publications with scholarly clarity
Publisher Information
- Publisher: Doaba Publications
- Address: Shanti Mohan House, 16 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002
- Email: [email protected]
- Websites: www.doabapublications.com | www.doababooks.com
- Edition: Reprint 2026
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