The study of language / George Yule.
"Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a lively introduction to the study of language. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language - sounds, words, structures and meani...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
c2006
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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| Summary: | "Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a lively introduction to the study of language. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language - sounds, words, structures and meanings. A wide range of fascinating questions are explored, such as how conversation works, how children learn language, why women and men speak differently, and how language varies between regions and social groups."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 273 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0521835577 0521543207 (pbk.) 9780521543200 (pbk.) |