Language: The Basics

<p>What makes human language unique?<br>Do women speak differently from men?<br>Just what is the meaning of "meaning"?<br><br><em>Language: The Basics</em> provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. <br><br>It features:</p><p>* chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain'<br>* a section on sign language<br>* a glossary of key terms<br>* handy annotated guides to further reading.<br><br>Providing an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.</p> The Uniqueness of Human Language, The Grammatical Backbone, Language and Meaning, Variation in Language, Change in Language, Language in Use, Language, Mind and Brain, Children and Language, Attitudes to Language