Jones, Paul Anthony

Why Is This a Question?

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ISBN 13:: 9781783966646
author:: Jones, Paul Anthony
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Elliott & Thompson Limited
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 140mm X
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Language Arts, General,
Condition:: New
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The origins and oddities of language are full of intriguing questions. What makes these letters look the way they do? How do we understand seemingly arbitrary shapes and symbols, while hearing them in our minds? Paul Anthony Jones explores the fascinating world of linguistics, delving into the alphabet, writing system, grammatical rules, sound structure, and how our brains interpret language. From the origins of our alphabet to the conventions that govern our words and phrases, this book takes a closer look at the nuts and bolts of language. It's a thought-provoking exploration of linguistic questions you may not have considered before. By examining these fundamental aspects of language, Jones sheds new light on how we communicate and understand each other. Hardcover, 298 pages.

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