Книга: George Yule «The Study of Language»

The Study of Language

Серия: "The Study of Language"

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. This 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. Unrivalled in its popularity, The Study of Language is quite simply the best introduction to the field available today.• Extensively revised and updated • Fresh study questions and research tasks, a comprehensive glossary providing clear explanations of technical terms, and a fully updated bibliography • Concise and clearly presented, perfect for readers approaching the study of language for the first time

Издательство: "Cambridge University Press" (2005)

ISBN: 978-0-521-54320-0

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George Yule

George Yule (1829-1892) was a Scottish businessman in India who notably became the fourth President of the Indian National Congress in 1888, the first non-Indian to hold that office. He was succeeded by Sir William Wedderburn.

He was the chief of the well-known Andrew Yule and Co. in Kolkata; was also Sheriff of Kolkata for sometime and President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

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*Bio details on Congress Sandesh website accessed at [http://www.congresssandesh.com/AICC/pastpresidents.htm] July 26, 2006

preface to second edition1.the origins of language2.the development of writing

Источник: George Yule

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