Description
| Product ID: | 9780415373036 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Routledge Key Guides |
| Title: | Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics |
| Authors: | Author: Margaret Thomas |
| Page Count: | 310 |
| Subjects: | Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Linguistics, Literature: history and criticism, linguistics, Literature: history & criticism |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person’s life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her lasting contributions. Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics. What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person’s life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her lasting contributions. Thinkers include:
Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2011-06-01 |
