Aitchison's Linguistics: A practical introduction to contemporary linguistics
Author:   Jean Aitchison
Publisher:   John Murray Press
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9781444105964


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 July 2010
Format:   Paperback
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This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and clearly, as are the rapidly growing areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and stylistics. You will find this contemporary, easy-to-read book essential to broadening your understanding of the subtleties and power of language.

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Author:   Jean Aitchison
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Teach Yourself
Dimensions:   Width: 12.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 19.60cm
Weight:   0.260kg
ISBN:  

9781444105964


ISBN 10:   1444105965
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 July 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

: Preface 01: What is linguistics? 02: What is language? 03: The study of language 04: Deciding where to begin 05: Sound patterns 06: Words and pieces of words 07: Sentence patterns 08: Meaning 09: Using language 10: Language and society 11: Language and mind 12: Language and style 13: Language change 14: Comparing languages 15: Attitudes towards change 16: Seeking a suitable framework 17: Trouble with transformations 18: Back to basics : Epilogue : Further reading : List of symbols and abbreviations : Phonetics: the study of speech sounds : Index

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Jean Aitchison is Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Oxford. She gave the BBC Reith Lectures in 1996.

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