Word of Mouth: A New Introduction to Language and Communication - Softcover

Finch, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230276849 ISBN 13: 9780230276840

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2013

Synopsis

The study of language has evolved dramatically over the last thirty years. We know more about language use and development than ever before. But many of these new ideas can challenge our notions of identity and our sense of uniqueness. Word of Mouth introduces these ideas and explores the power of words to shape and influence our lives.

The book starts with a discussion of the evolution of language and then goes on to examine major areas in the field of language study: communication, media, social function, grammatical structure and psychology. Each chapter begins by considering our everyday encounter with language and then develops a view of the subject which fits with our experience as inhabitants of the 21st century. This fully revised and updated edition contains new material throughout, including more discussion of the possible origins of language, the impact of digital media and the study of politeness. With a fresh, engaging and jargon-free approach to the subject, the book is an enjoyable and intellectually exciting exploration of language.

This new edition of Word of Mouth is the ideal introductory guide to language for both general readers and students.

About this title

About the Author

GEOFFREY FINCH is Senior Lecturer in Humanities at Anglia Polytechnic University, UK.

From the Back Cover

The study of language has evolved dramatically over the last thirty years. We know more about language use and development than ever before. But many of these new ideas can challenge our notions of identity and our sense of uniqueness. Word of Mouth introduces these ideas and explores the power of words to shape and influence our lives.

The book starts with a discussion of the evolution of language and then goes on to examine major areas in the field of language study: communication, media, social function, grammatical structure and psychology. Each chapter begins by considering our everyday encounter with language and then develops a view of the subject which fits with our experience as inhabitants of the 21st century. This fully revised and updated edition contains new material throughout, including more discussion of the possible origins of language, the impact of digital media and the study of politeness. With a fresh, engaging and jargon-free approach to the subject, the book is an enjoyable and intellectually exciting exploration of language.

This new edition of Word of Mouth is the ideal introductory guide to language for both general readers and students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230276849
• ISBN 13: 9780230276840
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264