Awards
- Winner of Dewey Diva Pick 2009 (Canada)
Overview
Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is about language, about the words that splash and chatter across our tongues. Some six thousand languages are still spoken on the planet, and author Glenn Dixon an expert is socio-linguistics and a tireless adventurer travels to the Earth's four corners to explore the way these languages create and mould societies. As one philosopher said, languages are Houses of Being. After doing graduate work in linguistics, Dixon wanted to visit these houses or ""palaces"" himself to stroll along their sidewalks, knock on their doors, and peek in their windows. He wanted to see what they were hiding in their basements ... even if it meant a little bit of trouble. In some cases, a whole lot of trouble! Join him on his adventure as, with wit and humour, he works toward a real understanding of how and why we communicate the way we do in the Global Village.
Full Product Details
Author: Glenn Dixon
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.90cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.50cm
Weight: 0.480kg
ISBN: 9781554884339
ISBN 10: 1554884330
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 07 January 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Pilgrim in the Palace of Words works as classic travel literature. As a bonus, it's also a fascinating take on how languages mould and inform societies. -- Winnipeg Free Press Jan 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is certainly defined more by Dixon's first-person experiences, chance encounters and dialogue with strangers than academic theories Calgary Herald Jan 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is immensely appealing to anyone with a yearning to travel, an interest in the world's diverse cultures and a love of words. And there is enough adventure to satisfy even the most critical of armchair travelers. Chronicle-Herald March 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is a book that makes linguistics an enjoyable read by tying the author's own experiences together. From a nightmare at airport security to walking through ancient footsteps of civilizations long gone but not forgotten. - GAP Adventure Travel Blog April 2010
Pilgrim in the Palace of Words works as classic travel literature. As a bonus, it's also a fascinating take on how languages mould and inform societies. -- Winnipeg Free Press Jan 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is certainly defined more by Dixon's first-person experiences, chance encounters and dialogue with strangers than academic theories Calgary Herald Jan 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is immensely appealing to anyone with a yearning to travel, an interest in the world's diverse cultures and a love of words. And there is enough adventure to satisfy even the most critical of armchair travelers. Chronicle-Herald March 2010 Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is a book that makes linguistics an enjoyable read by tying the author's own experiences together. From a nightmare at airport security to walking through ancient footsteps of civilizations long gone but not forgotten. - GAP Adventure Travel Blog April 2010
""Pilgrim in the Palace of Words works as classic travel literature. As a bonus, it's also a fascinating take on how languages mould and inform societies."" -- Winnipeg Free Press Jan 2010 ""Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is certainly defined more by Dixon's first-person experiences, chance encounters and dialogue with strangers than academic theories"" Calgary Herald Jan 2010 ""Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is immensely appealing to anyone with a yearning to travel, an interest in the world's diverse cultures and a love of words. And there is enough adventure to satisfy even the most critical of armchair travelers."" Chronicle-Herald March 2010 ""Pilgrim in the Palace of Words is a book that makes linguistics an enjoyable read by tying the author's own experiences together. From a nightmare at airport security to walking through ancient footsteps of civilizations long gone but not forgotten."" - GAP Adventure Travel Blog April 2010
Author Information
Glenn Dixon has published travel articles in major publications such as National Geographic, the New York Post, The Walrus, the Globe and Mail, and Psychology Today. An expert on language with an M.A. in socio-linguistics, he is currently a language consultant with the Calgary Board of Education. He lives in Calgary.
