The Dynamics of Language - An Introduction

Argues that knowledge in language consists of being able to use it in speaking and understanding. This work analyses a variety of languages, from English to Japanese and Swahili. It is intended for those in the disciplines of language, linguistics, anthropology, education, psychology, cognitive science, law, media studies, and medicine.

Product details

• Authors: Ronnie Cann, Ruth Kempson, Lutz Marten
• Assisted by: Lutz Marten (Editor)
• Publisher: Koninklijke Brill NV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2006
• EAN: 9780126135367
• ISBN: 978-0-12-613536-7
• No. of pages: 458
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 638 g
• Series: Syntax and Semantics; Brill
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics