Language: the Basics
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 1999
- Softcover
- Used

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- Title
- Language: the Basics
- Author
- Trask, R. L.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415340195
- ISBN 13
- 9780415340199
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Item weight
- 0.531 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
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.
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