Linguistics - an introduction to language & communication (5th edition)

Akmajian, Adrian, et.al.

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ISBN 10: 0262011859 ISBN 13: 9780262011853

Published by MIT, 2001

Language: English

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Title

Linguistics - an introduction to language & communication (5th edition)

Publisher

MIT

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0262011859

ISBN 13

9780262011853

Binding

Soft cover

Condition

Very Good

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This popular introductory linguistics text is unique in the way various themes are integrated throughout the book. One primary theme is the question, "How is a speaker's communicative intent recognized?" Rather than treat phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics as completely separate fields, the text shows how they interact in principled ways. Similarly, language variation and acquisition are informed by results in these fields. The text provides a sound introduction to linguistic methodology while also revealing why people are intrinsically interested in language -- the ultimate puzzle of the human mind.

The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised. Revisions include, but are not limited to, the addition of "selected readings" sections, updated examples, new discussion on the creative nature of neologisms, and the use of IPA as the primary transcription system throughout. This edition also includes an account of the patterns of occurrence of reduced vowels in English. An understanding of these patterns enables the reader to write a phonemic transcription of any English word.

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The late Adrian Akmajian was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona.

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