Description
| Product ID: | 9781108814089 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Babel Lexicon of Language |
| Authors: | Author: Dan McIntyre, Matt Evans, Lesley Jeffries, Hazel Price, Erica Gold |
| Page Count: | 200 |
| Subjects: | Linguistics, linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Reference works, Sociolinguistics, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Reference works |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Providing a comprehensive introduction to all areas of linguistics, this lexicon is an accessible language and linguistics reference book that is invaluable for teachers, A-Level and undergraduate students, and interested lay-readers. It defines over 500 terms and covers the whole breadth of the discipline using contemporary language examples. What''s the word that describes the process of making supportive noises when you''re listening to someone? What is syntax and how does it differ from grammar? Do you know what a morpheme is? And did you know that it''s not only an atom that has a nucleus? The Babel Lexicon of Language is an entertaining and accessible introduction to the key terminology involved in the study of language. It defines over 500 terms and uses contemporary language examples, explaining complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. Written by the expert editorial team behind Babel, the popular language magazine, and assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, The Babel Lexicon of Language is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and anyone with an interest in language. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-06-09 |
