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Linguistics: A Very Short Introduction
Contributor(s): Matthews, P. H. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0192801481     ISBN-13: 9780192801487
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2003
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Annotation: 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. Beginning at the 'arts' end of the subject with the common origins of languages, and finishing at the 'science' end with the newest
discoveries regarding language in the brain, this stimulating guide covers all the major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
Dewey: 410
LCCN: 2003041990
Lexile Measure: 1060(Not Available)
Series: Very Short Introductions
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.3" W x 6.7" L (0.26 lbs) 152 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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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. Beginning at the 'arts' end of the subject with the common origins of languages, and finishing at the 'science' end with the newest
discoveries regarding language in the brain, this stimulating guide covers all the major aspects of linguistics from a refreshing and insightful angle.

About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds
of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
 
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