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Synopsis
Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. New features include:
* a chapter on 'Language in Use' which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing and discourse analysis
* a section on sign language
* a glossary of key terms
* an expanded further reading section
Language: the Basics provides an overview for students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
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From the Author
Why is the study of language so much fun?
The full title is 'Language: The Basics'. I call this my 'bedtime book', because my then editor told me that her boyfriend was reading the book in bed -- perhaps not exactly what she was hoping for when she commissioned the book. This is not a comprehensive textbook. It is a popular introduction, designed to persuade readers that the study of language is enjoyable and fascinating. How did h-dropping happen? How can the word 'nurse' wreck a social occasion? Do women really speak differently from men? Why is Norwegian two different languages? What are sign languages like? These are the kinds of questions examined in the book. I think you'll like it.
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Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. New features in the second edition include: a chapter on 'Language in Use' which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing and discourse analysis a section on sign language a glossary of key terms an expanded further reading section. Language: the Basics provides an accessible overview of a fascinating subject. It is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.
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