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The Five-Minute Linguist : Bite-Sized Essays on Language and Languages, Third Edition.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Myrick, Caroline.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Linguistics.
- Language acquisition.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 2019.
- Summary:
- This book offers an accessible and comprehensive exploration of linguistics, addressing fundamental questions about language and its role in human life. It examines topics such as language acquisition, structure, history, variation, and societal impact, while also delving into how language influences thought and technology. Written in a concise, essay-style format, it is designed for a general audience, including educators, language enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intricacies of language. The book highlights the universality of language, its genetic basis, and its unique position as a defining trait of humanity. It also covers practical applications of linguistics in education, technology, and cultural preservation. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781487569747
- 1487569742
- OCLC:
- 1492347386
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