Linguistics
a very short introduction
$28.86
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2003
Summary
Decoding Language: A Journey Through Linguistics
Linguistics resides at the intersection of arts and science, a fertile ground for groundbreaking discoveries and critical inquiries. This engaging guide takes an unconventional approach, starting with the historical, “arts” side of the subject and progressing chronologically to the cutting-edge, “science” aspects.
Explore a range of thematic chapters covering:
- The prehistory of languages and their shared roots
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780192801487 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0192801481 |
| Author: | P.H. Matthews |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2003 |
| Weight: | 131g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 113mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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About The Author
P.H. Matthews
Peter Matthews is Professor of Linguistics at Cambridge University and a Fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge. His many publications in the field of Linguistics include several academic books, particularly in the area of morphology, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics (1997).
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