
Language
The Basics
R.L. Trask(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-415-20089-9 (ISBN)
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Description
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. New features in the second edition include: a chapter on 'Language in Use' which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing and discourse analysis a section on sign language a glossary of key terms an expanded further reading section. Language: the Basics provides an accessible overview of a fascinating subject. It is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary, bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-20089-9 (9780415200899)
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Book
03/1999
2nd Edition
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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