Linguistics: An Introduction - Softcover

Radford, Andrew; Atkinson, Martin; Britain, David; Clahsen, Harald; Spencer, Andrew

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9780521478540: Linguistics: An Introduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521478545 ISBN 13: 9780521478540
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This textbook is a self-contained introduction to linguistics for beginning students. It offers a unified approach to language from several perspectives. A language is a complex structure represented in the minds of its speakers, and this book introduces the tools necessary for understanding this structure. In addition, it focuses on how small children acquire their native language; the psychological processes which are involved in mature speakers producing and understanding language; linguistic difficulties that arise as a consequence of brain damage or genetic disorders; and additional issues that arise when we consider individual speakers as part of a social community.

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About the Author

Andrew Radford is Professor and Head of Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex.

Review

"This introduction, by some of the most distinguished linguists today, should rapidly become the market leader. Instead of offering the usual catalogue of unconnected topics, the authors of this introduction cover each of the major areas of language--sounds, words and sentences--from several viewpoints at once, which gives a unified account of the field with unparalleled clarity and elegance. Each section is complemented by exercises which are at once challenging, illuminating and entertaining." Neil Smith, University College London

"A competent and well-focused introduction. Pays much attention to grammar, sounds, and the lexicon, but is also very informative and up-to-date about acquisition, disorders, and language as a social institution. Recommended for both classroom use and for a general readership." Jan G. Kooij, Leiden University

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521478545
ISBN 13 
9780521478540
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
452
Rating
  • 3.84 out of 5 stars
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