General Linguistics
| Author | : R.H. Robins |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 470 |
| Release | : 2014-05-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317887638 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317887638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis General Linguistics by : R.H. Robins
Download or read book General Linguistics written by R.H. Robins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of General Linguistics provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to linguistics. The book considers: - semantics and pragmatics - dialect and style - phonetics and phonology - morphology and syntax, with reference both to traditional and current theories - comparative-historical linguistics and linguistic typology - linguistics' relation to other disciplines - the practical application of linguistics - the 2,500 years of linguistic thought that lies behind what we do and think today
