Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech (Dover Language Guides) - Softcover

Sapir, Edward

 
9780486437446: Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech (Dover Language Guides)

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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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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.

Biografía del autor

Edward Sapir (1884-1930) taught at the University of Chicago and Yale University.

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