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Phonology : an Introduction To Basic Concepts (84 Edition)
by Roger Lass  Publisher Comments 'A broad range of competing theories, analytical strategies and notational systems are surveyed in a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of sound structure.'...
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History of English Words (00 Edition)
by Gergory Hughes Publisher Comments This book traces the remarkable reconfigurations that English lexis has undergone in the past millennium. The vocabulary is studied as an indicator of social change, a symbol reflecting different social dynamics between speech communities, on models of...
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Sociolinguistics of Language (90 Edition)
by Ralph W. Fasold Publisher Comments A companion to the author's Sociolinguistics of Society, this textbook, examines the influence of social interaction in language use and discusses a variety of facts about language from the commonplace to the exotic....
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Teach Yourself Linguistics (04 Edition)
by Jean Aitchison Publisher Comments "Teach Yourself Linguistics" is a straightforward introduction to linguistics, the systematic study that seeks to answer two fundamental questions: "What is language?" and "How does language work?" This book outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining...
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Speaking Culturally: Language Diversity in the United States
by Fern L. Johnson Publisher Comments Speaking Culturally examines the changing cultural demographics of the United States from a linguistic perspective. Fern L Johnson illuminates the discourses associated with gender and with African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans....
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Introducing Phonology (05 Edition)
by David Arnold Odden Publisher Comments This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to phonology, the study of sound patterns in language. Designed for students with only a basic knowledge of linguistics, it teaches in a step-by-step fashion the logical techniques of...
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Language, Culture, and Communication : Meaning of Messages (5TH 08 Edition)
by Nancy Bonvillain Publisher Comments Using data from cultures and languages throughout the world to highlight both similarities and differences in human languages--this text explores the many interconnections among language, culture, and communicative meaning. It examines the multi-faceted...
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Structure of German (2ND 05 Edition)
by Anthony Fox Publisher Comments The Structure of German is a description of the major features of German according to the principles of modern linguistics. This second edition represents full updates of aspects of German phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics....
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Rhymes; Reasons: Literature and Language Play for Phonological Awareness
by Michael F Opitz Publisher Comments Here at last is a theoretically sound, delightfully readable alternative to commercial phonics kits. Rhymes and Reasons is a smart, up-to-date, all-in-one guide to phonological awarenesswhat it is, what it isnt, and the best practices for teaching it...
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Language Matters : a Guide To Everyday Questions About Language (03 Edition)
by Donna Jo Napoli Publisher Comments Is Ebonics really a dialect or simply bad English? Do women and men speak differently? Will computers ever really learn human language? Does offensive language harm children? These are only a few of the issues surrounding language that crop up every day....
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Shakespeare and Arts of Language (01 Edition)
by Russ Mcdonald Publisher Comments Written in a lucid, non-technical style, the book starts with the story of how the English language changed throughout the sixteenth century. Subsequent chapters define Shakespeare's main artistic tools and illustrate their poetic and theatrical...
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Origin of Language (94 Edition)
by Merritt Ruhlen Publisher Comments Just as archaeologists study fossils and ancient artifacts for clues about mankind's origins, linguistic researchers today are sifting through word roots and grammatical conventions and coming up with some startling revelations about our beginnings. In...
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Spanish Speaking World : a Practical Introduction To Sociolinguistic Issues (97 Edition)
by Clare Mar-molinero Publisher Comments "The Spanish Speaking World" explores a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the Spanish language and its role in societies around the world. Clare Mar-Molinero begins with a discussion of the position of Spanish as a world language, giving...
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The Atoms of Language: The Mind's Hidden Rules of Grammar
by Mark C. Baker 
Powells.com Staff Pick It's difficult to fathom that the incredible number of languages in the world can be broken down into a small group of shared parameters. Mark Baker shows that this is possible due to a key uniting factor: grammar. His investigation spans the...
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The Matrix of Language: Contemporary Linguistic Anthropology
by Donald Brenneis Publisher Comments The Matrix of Language introduces students and other readers to recent debates in the study of language and culture. The articles in this anthology, selected for their readability, present a range of methodological approaches and well-known case studies...
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Language and Gender : an Introduction (98 Edition)
by Mary Talbot Publisher Comments This is an up-to-date textbook in the growing area of language and gender. It will be popular with students for its accessibility and with teachers for the range and depth it achieves in a single volume. The book contains detailed discussion of work in...
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In Other Words (94 Edition)
by Ellen Bialystok Publisher Comments More than five thousand languages are currently spoken around the globe. Learning to speak one of them is virtually effortless for most of us, so why is it commonly so difficult to learn a second language? Unraveling this mystery, two top researchers in...
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Excitable Speech : Contemporary Scenes of Politics (97 Edition)
by Judith Butler Publisher Comments in this volume philosopher Judith Butler turns her attention to speech and conduct in contemporary political life, looking at several efforts to target speech as conduct that has become subject to political debate and regulation. Reviewing hate speech...
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How Children Learn Language : a Guide for Professionals in Early Childhood Or Special Education (99 Edition)
by James Mcclean Publisher Comments This powerful introductory textbook provides students in education and special education with a complete understanding of the nature, processes, and dynamics of child language acquisition. Written in a non-technical, easy-to-read style that facilitates...
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Optimality Theory : a N Overview (97 Edition)
by Diana B. (ed.) Archangeli Publisher Comments This volume provides the first general introduction to optimality theory -- arguably" the linguistic theory of the 1990s. The book leads the reader to an understanding of optimality theory via the exploration and resolution of specific problems in...
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