Understanding Language - An Introduction to Linguistics

In this work, originally published in 1974, Roger Fowler explains the character and absorbing interest of language. Designed as an introductory text for students and others concerned with human communication, the book is clearly and concisely written, yet it in no way oversimplifies its rich and complicated subject.

List of contents

Preface. 1. Language 2. Linguistics 3. Words and their Components 4. Words Within Sentences 5. Simple Sentences 6. Transformations 7. Complex Sentences 8. Sounds 9. Learning Language 10. Language, Society and the Individual 11. Uses of Language. Bibliography. Main Symbols used in Phonetic Transcription of English. Index.

About the author

Roger Fowler

Summary

In this work, originally published in 1974, Roger Fowler explains the character and absorbing interest of language. Designed as an introductory text for students and others concerned with human communication, the book is clearly and concisely written, yet it in no way oversimplifies its rich and complicated subject.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Fowler, Fowler Roger
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.08.2023
• EAN: 9781032213262
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221326-2
• No. of pages: 290
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Language: history & general works, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Language: history and general works