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An introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students' daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society.
Features of the third edition include:

- A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind
- A new chapter on World Englishes
- Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics
- New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students.

Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public

Understanding Language

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    A Paperback by Elizabeth Grace Winkler

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 10/17/2024
      ISBN-13 9781350355231
      978-1350355231
      ISBN-10 1350355232
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      Dictionaries, Reference & Language Language and Linguistics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students' daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society.
      Features of the third edition include:

      - A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind
      - A new chapter on World Englishes
      - Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics
      - New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students.

      Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public

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