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OverviewThe fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language. From understanding other languages to teaching computers to communicate, linguistics plays a vital role in society. Linguistics For Dummies tracks to a typical college-level introductory linguistics course and arms you with the confidence, knowledge, and know-how to score your highest. Understand the science behind human language Grasp how language is constructed Score your highest in college-level linguistics If you're enrolled in an introductory linguistics course or simply have a love of human language, Linguistics For Dummies is your one-stop resource for unlocking the science of the spoken word. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rose-Marie Dechaine , Strang Burton , Eric Vatikiotis-BatesonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: For Dummies Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9781118091692ISBN 10: 1118091698 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 25 January 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationStrang Burton is a linguist with the Stolo nation and has taught linguistics at a number of universities. Rose-Marie Déchaine and Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson are professors of linguistics at the University of British Columbia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |