The study of language

Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a thorough introduction to the study of language. It introduces the analysis of the key elements of language--sounds, words, structures and meanings, and provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics. The third edition has been...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yule, George, 1947- (-)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press 2009
Edition:3rd ed., 6th printing, [thoroughly rev. and updated]
Subjects:
Online Access:Sumario
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Summary:Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a thorough introduction to the study of language. It introduces the analysis of the key elements of language--sounds, words, structures and meanings, and provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics. The third edition has been extensively revised to include new sections on important contemporary issues in language study, including language and culture, African American English, sign language, and slang. A comprehensive glossary provides useful explanations of technical terms, and each chapter contains a range of new study questions and research tasks, with suggested answers.
Physical Description:x, 273 p. : il. ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. [253]-264) e índice
ISBN:9780521835572
9780521543200