Language and Linguistics - An Introduction

Klappentext A general introduction to linguistics and the study of language! intended particularly for beginning students and the readers with no previous knowledge or training in the subject. Zusammenfassung This 1981 book is a general introduction to linguistics and the study of language! intended particularly for beginning students and readers with no previous knowledge or training in the subject. The exposition is marked throughout by the author's characteristic clarity! balance and authority. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Language; 2. Linguistics; 3. The sounds of language; 4. Grammar; 5. Semantics; 6. Language-change; 7. Some modern schools and movements; 8. Language and mind; 9. Language and society; 10. Language and culture; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: John Lyons
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.1981
• EAN: 9780521297752
• ISBN: 978-0-521-29775-2
• No. of pages: 370
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies