Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech
by:
Edward Sapir (author)
An expert, accessible study, this book asks and answers fundamental questions about how language works, its regional variations, and its cultural and historical roles. The author relates linguistic issues to a broad spectrum of other areas, including the part played by language in the nature of...
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An expert, accessible study, this book asks and answers fundamental questions about how language works, its regional variations, and its cultural and historical roles. The author relates linguistic issues to a broad spectrum of other areas, including the part played by language in the nature of thought and in artistic expression. No finer introduction to the subject exists, and this work's direct style and thought-provoking topics extend its appeal beyond the classroom.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780486437446 (0486437442)
Publish date: September 10th 2004
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
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