Word of Mouth
A New Introduction to Language and Communication
2nd Edition
Published on 31. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-230-27684-0 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the study of language and communication that explores the impact of language on our lives. Starting from the evolution of language, it goes on to consider the social and communicative functions of language, its structure and psychology, as well as the impact of electronic media on contemporary usage.
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Edition
2nd ed. 2013
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
337 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-27684-0 (9780230276840)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-32891-5
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
09/2017
2nd Edition
Red Globe Press
€73.99
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Previous edition
Book
10/2002
Palgrave Macmillan
€27.27
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Person
Geoffrey Finch is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University, UK, where he teaches and writes on English Language. He is the author of How to Study Linguistics and Key Concepts in Language and Linguistics, as well as a contributing author to The English Language and Linguistics Companion, all published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Content
1. Preface.- 2. The Talking Animal: The Origin of Language.- 3. Getting the Better of Words: Language and Communication.- 4. Virtual Words: Language and Media.- 5. We Are What We Speak: Language and Society.- 6. The Finite Instrument: The Design and Structure of Language.- 7. The Parent of Language: Language and Mind.- 8. Conclusion: The House of Being.- Bibliography.- Index.