
Language for Everybody
What It Is and How to Master It
Mario Pei(Author)
Wildside Press
Published on 15. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
354 pages
978-1-4794-1662-2 (ISBN)
Description
This accessible introduction to linguistics by Mario Pei explores the fascinating complexities of human language, from its origins to its diverse forms and functions. Aimed at a general audience, the book delves into language structure, evolution, and how language shapes culture and thought. Pei's engaging style makes complex linguistic ideas approachable, offering readers insights into the universal nature of communication and the nuances that make each language unique.
Mario Andrew Pei (1901-1978) was an Italian-American linguist and polyglot, who is best known for accessible books about languages for readers without a background in linguistics.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Holicog
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4794-1662-2 (9781479416622)
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