Linguistics The Basics - Introducing Linguistics

Linguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introduction to the study of language, and is ideal for students with no background in linguistics. A comprehensive introduction to the study of language, set apart by its inclusion of cross-linguistic data from over 80 different spoken and signed languages Explores how language works by examining discourse, sentence-structure, meaning, words, and sounds Introduces psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic issues, including language acquisition, neurolinguistics, language variation, language change, language contact, and multilingualism Written in a problem-oriented style to engage readers, and is ideal for those new to the subject Incorporates numerous student-friendly features throughout, including extensive exercises, summaries, assignments, and suggestions for further reading Based on the bestselling Dutch edition of this work, the English edition has been revised and expanded to offer an up-to-date and engaging survey of linguistics for students new to the field

ISBN:	9780631230366
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	20 Feb 2012
DEWEY:	410
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	504
Weight:	832g
Height:	238mm
Width:	172mm
Spine width:	22mm

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