Saussure by David Holdcroft
Professor Holdcroft's book expounds and elaborates Saussure's central ideas - that the primary object in studying a language is the state of that language at a particular time - a so-called synchronic study. It also offers a critical assessment of them, arguing that many of Saussure's claims are either questionable or have been misunderstood.
"[Holdcroft's] book, which will disturb orthodox Saussureans and invigorate critical ones, deserves to become the lightning rod foor a new wave of Saussure commentary aimed both at upsetting and furthering its conclusions" Language
"A concise, clear and sophisticated critique of Saussure's thought, this small book should do much good." Times Literary Supplement
"A concise, clear and sophisticated critique of Saussure's thought, this small book should do much good." Times Literary Supplement
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521339186 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521339189 |
| Title | Saussure |
| Author | David Holdcroft |
| Series | Modern European Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1991-04-26 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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