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After Babel : Aspects of Language and Translation (3RD 98 Edition)
by George Steiner
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When it first appeared in 1975, After Babel created a sensation, quickly establishing itself as both a controversial and seminal study of literary theory. In the original edition, Steiner provided readers with the first systematic investigation since the... ( read more)
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Psychology of Language (98 Edition)
by Paul Whitney
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Written in a lively, accessible style, "The Psychology of Language" presents a compelling focus on the relationship between language and human cognition. Each chapter offers a strong central theme, presented as a hypothesis for the student to consider... ( read more)
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Gender Voices
by David Graddol
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Does the language we speak create and sustain a sexist culture? This controversial and exciting proposal has fascinated feminists, psychologists and linguists alike for well over a decade. The authors of Gender Voices explore in a clear and comprehensive... ( read more)
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Verbivore's Feast: Volume 2
by Chrysti M Smith
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In phrases ranging from "break a leg" to "shake a stick," Chrysti the Wordsmith digs behind the colorful language to uncover fascinating stories about the history of language itself.... ( read more)
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Spanish Second Language Acquisition : State of the Science (03 Edition)
by Barbara Armstrong Lafford
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Spanish Second Language Acquisition provides a panoramic overview of previous studies on the acquisition of Spanish as a second or foreign language, the theoretical approaches used in these studies, and the effects of various pedagogical approaches on... ( read more)
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I Am My Language : Discourses of Women and Children in the Borderlands (01 Edition)
by Norma Gonzalez
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In this book, Norma Gonzalez uses language as a window on the multiple levels of identity construction in children--as well as on the complexities of life in the borderlands--to explore language practices and discourse patterns of Mexican-origin mothers... ( read more)
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Elements of Control: Structure and Meaning in Infinitival Constructions
by Idan Landau
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This book offers a new outlook on the derivation and interpretation of control constructions. Bringing together novel data and observations, it argues that Obligatory Control comes in two varieties: Exhaustive or Partial Control, the latter obtaining... ( read more)
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Writing
by Karen Brookfield
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One of a series of reference books which is intended as a reference source on writing. The photographs in this book are based on real-life objects shown in close-up detail, mixed with illustrations and integrated text designed to make them accessible at... ( read more)
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Second Language Learning Theories (2ND 05 Edition)
by Rosamond Mitchell
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This text presents an accessible and concise overview of the most current theories and approaches of second language learning. It provides an up-to-date introduction to the key concepts and issues, as well as a brief history of this area of research... ( read more)
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Linguistic Categorization (3RD 04 Edition)
by John Taylor
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This book explores the far-reaching implications of Eleanor Rosch's seminal work on categorization and prototype theory, extending the application of prototype theory from lexical semantics to morphology, syntax, and phonology. Providing a clear and... ( read more)
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Sociolinguistic Patterns (72 Edition)
by William Labov
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This classic volume, by a well-known linguist, constitutes a systematic introduction to sociolinguistics, unmatched in the clarity and forcefulness of its approach, and to the study of language in its social setting.... ( read more)
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Language and Gender
by Penelope Eckert
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This is a new introduction to the study of the relation between gender and language use, written by two of the leading experts in the field. It covers the main topics, beginning with a clear discussion of gender and of the resources that the linguistic... ( read more)
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English (96 Edition)
by David Graddol
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'The book's colourful, varied contents will no doubt attract students of Linguistics, Literature and everyone interested in the English language. The authors have done an excellent job in providing this well researched material and keeping the jargon to... ( read more)
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Introducing Semiotics (3RD 06 Edition)
by Paul Cobley
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Outlines the development of sign study from its classical precursors to contemporary post-structuralism.... ( read more)
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Heavens to Betsy!: & Other Curious Sayings
by Charles Funk
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He's as mad as a hatter! Whether it's like a bump on a log or a bat out of hell, these expressions have been around forever, but we've never really known why ... until now! Finally Dr. Funk explains more than 400 droll, colorful, and sometimes pungent... ( read more)
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Language in the USA: Themes for the Twenty-First Century
by Edward Finegan
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This textbook furnishes a comprehensive survey of current language issues in the U.S., exploring the nature of language variation in the United States and its social, historical and political significance. The book is divided into three sections: Part I,... ( read more)
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Introduction To Psycholinguistics (2ND 06 Edition)
by Danny D. Steinberg
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Learning about language General Editors: Geoffrey Leech and Mick Short An Introduction to Psycholinguistics examines the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain as well as to aspects of society and culture. How do we learn... ( read more)
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Studying Speaking To Inform Second Language Learning
by Diana (edt) Boxer
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Sixteen international academics contribute 13 articles offering a
renewed understanding of the connection between oral interaction in
various settingsclassroom, immersion, interviews, role-plays,
spontaneous conversationand the development and... ( read more)
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English With an Accent (97 Edition)
by Rosina L. Lippi-green
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Scrutinizing American attitudes toward language, "English With an Accent" exposes the way in which language is used to maintain and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations.
Rosina Lippi-Green explores language prescription and... ( read more)
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Therapeutic Ways with Words (Oxford Studies in Sociolinguistics Series)
by Kathleen Warden Ferrara
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Therapeutic Ways with Words provides a unique glimpse into language use in psychotherapy, an important speech event which has previously been shrouded in mystery. This important book shows how both clients and therapists accomplish their aims through... ( read more)
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