The Babel Lexicon of Language

Lesley Jeffries author Matt Evans author Dan McIntyre author Hazel Price author Erica Gold author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:9th Jun '22

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An engaging and accessible A-Z of linguistics from the expert team behind Babel: The Language Magazine.

Providing a comprehensive introduction to all areas of linguistics, this lexicon is an accessible language and linguistics reference book that is invaluable for teachers, A-Level and undergraduate students, and interested lay-readers. It defines over 500 terms and covers the whole breadth of the discipline using contemporary language examples.What's the word that describes the process of making supportive noises when you're listening to someone? What is syntax and how does it differ from grammar? Do you know what a morpheme is? And did you know that it's not only an atom that has a nucleus? The Babel Lexicon of Language is an entertaining and accessible introduction to the key terminology involved in the study of language. It defines over 500 terms and uses contemporary language examples, explaining complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. Written by the expert editorial team behind Babel, the popular language magazine, and assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, The Babel Lexicon of Language is an invaluable resource for students, teachers and anyone with an interest in language.

ISBN: 9781108840453

Dimensions: 223mm x 145mm x 22mm

Weight: 510g

200 pages