Language: The Basics
Author | : R.L. Trask |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2003-09-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134635986 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134635982 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Download or read book Language: The Basics written by R.L. Trask and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes human language unique? Do women speak differently from men? Just what is the meaning of "meaning"? Language: The Basics provides 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.