Matthews P. H. (Professor Of Linguistics Cambridge University; Fellow Of St John's College Cambridge)
Matthews P. H. (Professor Of Linguistics Cambridge University; Fellow Of St John's College Cambridge) - Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Matthews P. H. (Professor Of Linguistics Cambridge University; Fellow Of St John's College Cambridge) - Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest 'arts end of the subject and moves chronologically through to the newest research - the 'science aspects. A series of short thematic chapters look in turn at such areas as the prehistory of languages and their common origins language and evolution language in time and space (the nature of change inherent in language) grammars and dictionaries (how systematic is language?) and phonetics. Explication of the newest discoveries pertaining to language in the brain completes the coverage of all major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Matthews P. H. (Professor Of Linguistics Cambridge University; Fellow Of St John's College Cambridge)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192801487
Pages: 144 Pages, 17 Halftones
Publication Date: 6/26/2003
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Historical & Comparative Linguistics
Description: Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest 'arts end of the subject and moves chronologically through to the newest research - the 'science aspects. A series of short thematic chapters look in turn at such areas as the prehistory of languages and their common origins language and evolution language in time and space (the nature of change inherent in language) grammars and dictionaries (how systematic is language?) and phonetics. Explication of the newest discoveries pertaining to language in the brain completes the coverage of all major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Matthews P. H. (Professor Of Linguistics Cambridge University; Fellow Of St John's College Cambridge)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192801487
Pages: 144 Pages, 17 Halftones
Publication Date: 6/26/2003
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Historical & Comparative Linguistics
