'Enthusiasm' (which means literally, inspired by a god) has had a varied & important history as a word. Since the 17th century it has developed, by gradual shifys & slides of meaning, from a technical, religious, & primarily pejorative term - suggesting fanaticism & a false conviction of one's own inspiration - to its present general & usually commendatory sense..." All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale. DJ has some foxing. Size: 1972. 224 pages. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Previous owner's signature in ink. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 0521082633. ISBN/EAN: 9780521082631. Inventory No: 20659.
'Enthusiasm' (which means literally, inspired by a god) has had a varied & important history as a word. Since the 17th century it has developed, by gradual shifys & slides of meaning, from a technical, religious, & primarily pejorative term - suggesting fanaticism & a false conviction of one's own inspiration - to its present general & usually commendatory sense..." All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale. DJ has some foxing. Size: 1972. 224 pages. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Previous owner's signature in ink. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 0521082633. ISBN/EAN: 9780521082631. Inventory No: 20659.