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An Introduction to Language and Linguistics - Breaking the Language Spell (Paperback)
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An Introduction to Language and Linguistics - Breaking the Language Spell (Paperback)
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'Christopher Hall's book is the best new introduction to
linguistics that I have seen in decades. It is engagingly written
without talking down to the reader and it covers all the subparts
of the field in a comprehensive and even-handed manner. I plan to
use it the next time that I teach an introductory course at
Washington.' Professor Frederick J. Newmeyer, University of
Washington
'With apt examples from novels and newspapers, courtroom trials and
telephone conversations, the lowly and the mighty, his book
repeatedly startles as it casts light on language. This is a
bright, humorous, and completely accessible tour of 21st-century
linguistics.' Professor Edward Finegan, University of Southern
California
This book introduces the fundamentals of human language from a
linguistic point of view, using examples drawn from everyday life
to aid comprehension, and encouraging critical thinking throughout.
Besides presenting the fundamental building blocks of language and
explaining how these function, the book also introduces other key
elements of the discipline of linguistics, including language
acquisition, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and discourse
analysis. Packed full of examples, this is the ideal introduction
to language for those who are interested in studying linguistics,
have already started a course, or just want to study at home.
General
Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2005 |
First published: |
February 2006 |
Authors: |
Christopher J. Hall
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
364 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8264-8734-6 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
English
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Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
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LSN: |
0-8264-8734-3 |
Barcode: |
9780826487346 |
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