Richard A. Hudson
INVITATION TO LINGUISTICS (Invitation Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631141761
- author:
- Richard A. Hudson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 196
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 1.5 x 25 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics, Richard A. Hudson,INVITATION TO LINGUISTICS (Invitation Series),John Wiley & Sons,0631141766,Language Arts & Disciplines,Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy,Language,Language Arts & Dis
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The study of language has evolved significantly since Samuel Johnson described himself as 'maker of dictionaries -- harmless drudge'. In Invitation to Linguistics, Richard Hudson explores what linguistics is, why it's important, and how it works. He delves into the complexities of everyday sentences, examines the origins of language, and discusses its impact on our social and professional lives. Hudson poses puzzles in Latin and Zulu, visits realms of linguistic exotica, and unravels grammatical ambiguities. He also considers the role of linguistics in addressing issues like literacy and language learning, speech pathologies, and computer usage. This book offers a wide-ranging and realistic approach to understanding linguistics, making it an engaging read for students and anyone interested in words. By exploring the subject of linguistics, Hudson shows how it can help society solve its problems and broaden our outlook on non-standard speech and minority languages. With its unique blend of investigation and explanation, Invitation to Linguistics is a valuable resource for those looking to learn more about language and its many complexities.
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