01567nam a2200193 a 4500999001700000020002700017020003000044100001800074245002800092250001200120260004900132300001300181520092500194650002801119650001601147856007001163942000701233952013301240  c14572d14572  a1107658179 (paperback)  a9781107658172 (paperback)1 aYule, George.14aThe Study of Language /  a5th ed.  a[S.l.] :bCambridge University Press,c2014.  a334 p. ;  aThis bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in linguistics - from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fifth edition has been revised and updated with new figures and tables, additional topics, and numerous new examples using languages from across the world. To increase student engagement and to foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the book includes thirty new tasks. An expanded and revised online study guide provides students with further resources, including answers and tutorials for all tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.  aThe study of language /  aLinguistics40uhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1107658179/chopaconline-20  cBK  00104070aQUESTCLbQUESTCLd2015-11-09g1314.50l9o428YULp53444q2026-05-22r2026-04-22 00:00:00s2026-04-22w2015-11-09yBK