
Language: The Basics
The Basics
R.L. Trask(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 18. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-415-34019-9 (ISBN)
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Description
What makes human language unique?
Do women speak differently from men?
Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?
Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works.
It features:
* chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain'
* a section on sign language
* a glossary of key terms
* handy annotated guides to further reading.
Providing an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
Do women speak differently from men?
Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?
Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works.
It features:
* chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain'
* a section on sign language
* a glossary of key terms
* handy annotated guides to further reading.
Providing an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
Reviews / Votes
'The best primer around: it's not just instructive, but written with clarity, verve, and a sense of fun.' - The GuardianMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
AS/A2, General, and Undergraduate
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
285 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-34019-9 (9780415340199)
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Person
R.L. Trask
Content
The Uniqueness of Human Language, The Grammatical Backbone, Language and Meaning, Variation in Language, Change in Language, Language in Use, Language, Mind and Brain, Children and Language, Attitudes to Language