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An Introduction to Language

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Authors: Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, Nina Hyams
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 608
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.1

ISBN: 1413017738
Dewey Decimal Number: 400
EAN: 9781413017731
ASIN: 1413017738

Publication Date: May 31, 2006
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Product Description
AN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE is ideal for use at all levels and in many different areas of instruction, including education, languages, psychology, anthropology, English, teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and linguistics. All chapters in this best-seller have been revised to reflect recent discoveries and new understanding of linguistics and languages.

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4 out of 5 stars

A difficult read but full of information September 23, 2008
I bought this book for a Linguistic Anthropology class as a junior in college. The book is very good in terms of content and information. It's not exactly an easy read though. This book is definitely more suited to Linguistic majors, NOT Anthropology majors, as it focuses much more on the linguistic thoughts and theories - i.e. phonology, morphology, syntax, grammaticality, etc whereas my Anthro class was, of course, more concerned with the cultural aspects and effects of language.

4 out of 5 stars

Good Intro/Intermediate Linguistics Book September 23, 2008
I started an MA program in Linguistics with a concentration in TESOL. The intro class required this text as its only text. The price on amazon.com was approx. $20 less than the bookstore/other store prices. It is a good value for the Amazon price.br /br /Aesthetics: It's a softcover book so it will get wrinkled at some point. There are cartoons in the chapters that break up the text and illustrate some go points.br /br /Info: The information is in an easy to comprehend format that is organized well. As you move on past morphology into syntax, the the info becomes more technical and complex. I suggest taking notes as you go so you can process the info better. The info is presented in a way that is as clear cut as they can get. My one gripe is that they constantly reference later chapters for info they bring up earlier.br /br /Overall: If you need to get this for a linguistics course or as a supplement, it's a good deal. If you are just dabbling, beware that the book gets technical and slightly confusing at chapter 3 or 4.br /br /

5 out of 5 stars

A+ August 13, 2008
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5 out of 5 stars

Thanks! September 23, 2007
0 out of 6 found this review helpful

The book came very quickly. The book's condition was very good. I really appreciate it.

4 out of 5 stars

: ) July 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I had to buy this book for school, but I actually enjoyed it. I don't usually read text books, but this was one worth reading. Very interesting facts, and really helps to spark interest about language.

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