Kirk Hazen
An Introduction to Language (Linguistics in the World)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780470658963
- author:
- Kirk Hazen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 456
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 1.9 x 24.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An Introduction to Language offers a comprehensive guide to understanding how language works. This engaging book explores the nature of language through examples from Old English to contemporary pop culture, examining its sounds, words, structures, and phrases. The author provides a scientific approach to language, helping readers consider what qualities comprise everyday skills such as conversation. The book includes exercises within each chapter to help readers explore key concepts and observe patterns in human language. It also delves into linguistic variation and change to illustrate social nuances and language-in-use. With its accessible approach and supporting web resources, this book is ideal for those new to the subject of language study.
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