In this magisterial study, Peter Burke explores the social and cultural history of the languages spoken or written in Europe between the invention of printing and the French Revolution, arguing that, from a linguistic point of view, 1450 to 1789 should be regarded as a distinct period. One major theme of the book is the relation between languages and communities (regions, churches, occupations and genders as well as nations) and the place of language as a way of identifying others as well as a symbol of one's own identity.
Fadiman may do for the anecdote what Bartlett did for the quotation. There are over 4000 biographical anecdotes about more than 2000 famous people. The book is international in scope and an entertaining walk through history. People representing all types of occupations are covered, from U.S. presidents to Greek philosophers to entertainers and sports figures.
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The second edition of this text continues to offer a thoughtful and supportive introduction to the diverse and complex field of people skills, but in extended and updated form. New to this edition are four completely new chapters, on decision making, influencing people and dealing with bullies, and information management. The relevance to a diverse range of occupations and environments has been strengthened still further and the references and readings have been updated throughout.
