Language, Frogs and Savants: More Linguistic Problems, Puzzles and Polemics

Smith, Neil

With topics ranging from language death to sign language, Language, Frogs and Savants offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of linguistics.

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• Written by one of the most senior figures in linguistics.
  
• Features fascinating topics ranging from language death to sign language.
  
• Includes an introduction to the current vision of linguistics most closely associated with Noam Chomsky.
  
• Contains a glossary of all technical terms and interpretations.

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2005-10-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781405130370

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Dimensions: 236.2cm x157.5cm

Pages: 212.0