Linguistics : a very short introduction /
by Matthews, P. H. (Peter Hugoe).
Material type:
BookSeries: Very short introductions: 93.Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003Description: 132 p. : ill., maps ; 18 cm.ISBN: 0192801481; 9780192801487.Subject(s): Linguistics | Lingüística | Taalwetenschap | Linguistik | Linguistics
Contents:
Summary: Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Beginning at the 'arts' end of the subject with the common origins of languages, and finishing at the 'science' end with the newest discoveries regarding language in the brain, this stimulating guide covers all the major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle.-publisher description.
The study of language -- 'Homo loquens' -- Language in time and space -- Language families -- In praise of diversity -- What is a language? -- How much is systematic? -- Sounds -- Language and the brain.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-128) and index.
The study of language -- 'Homo loquens' -- Language in time and space -- Language families -- In praise of diversity -- What is a language? -- How much is systematic? -- Sounds -- Language and the brain.
Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Beginning at the 'arts' end of the subject with the common origins of languages, and finishing at the 'science' end with the newest discoveries regarding language in the brain, this stimulating guide covers all the major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle.-publisher description.
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