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Language:

The Basics
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Routledge, 2004 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 244 pages

What makes human language unique?
Do women speak differently from men?
Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?

Language: The Basicsprovides 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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User Review  - Emmett - Goodreads

Clear, concise and not at all difficult to understand, with intriguing topics such the brain and language and how children master language. The perfect basic introduction to language. Read full review

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User Review  - Maureen - Goodreads

Well-organized, easy to understand introduction to linguistics. The author explains why human language is unique, how babies learn, differences between regional dialects, men and women's styles of ... Read full review

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About the author (2004)

One of the most celebrated linguists of his time, R. L. Trask was a brilliant lecturer and the author of many popular works, including "The Penguin Guide to Punctuation" and "The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar". Born in New York State in 1944, he lived in England after 1970, and was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sussex until his death in 2004.

Bibliographic information

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TitleLanguage: The Basics
Basics (Routledge Paperback)
Basics Series
AuthorR L Trask
Edition2, illustrated, reprint, annotated
PublisherRoutledge, 2004
ISBN0415340195, 9780415340199
Length244 pages
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Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation
  
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