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Synopsis
A textbook for beginning students of linguistics, and a useful background for learners of a particular language. Assumes only fluency in a mother tongue. Poole (linguistics and Swedish, U. of Edinburgh) covers all the major concerns of the discipline: semantics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and social variation. He also illustrates the principal characteristics of western European languages and the differences between them with short sample texts. He includes a glossary without pronunciation and answers to selected exercises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Review
'Excellent overview of all aspects of the discipline, which presents students with a good foundation for further studies in linguistics or simply to understand linguistics concepts and good use of questions and exercises.' - Farid Aitsiselmi, University of Bradford
About the Author
Stuart C. Poole is Coordinator of the Language Program at the Center for Continuing Education, University of Edinburgh.
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0312221150
- ISBN 13 9780312221157
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages214
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