Word of mouth : a new introduction to language and communication
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Word of mouth : a new introduction to language and communication
Palgrave Macmillan, 2003
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-224) and index
内容説明・目次
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: cloth ISBN 9780333914533
内容説明
A popular introduction to language and communication written for those with a general or academic interest in the field. Geoffrey Finch introduces readers to current debates about the evolution, structure, psychology and function of language in a lively, accessible and jargon-free way. The book focuses on various issues and topics in the study of language, such as communication, media, structure and society, rather than on linguistic concepts per se, and assumes no prior knowledge of language study.
目次
Acknowledgements.- Preface.- The Talking Animal: The Origin of Language.- Getting the Better of Words: Language and Communication.- Virtual Words: Language and Media.- We Are What We Speak: Language and Society.- The Finite Instrument: The Design and Structure of Language.- The Parent of Language: Language and Mind.- The House of Being: Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780333914540
内容説明
The study of language has changed enormously over the past two decades. Many of the ideas which have become current in the twenty-first century challenge our notions about who we are and to what extent we are unique in nature. Word of Mouth introduces these ideas to the reader in a fresh, engaging and jargon-free way. It assumes no prior knowledge of language study, just an interest in the power of words and the way they shape and influence our lives. Geoffrey Finch begins with a discussion of the evolution of language, suggesting that the acquisition of language was a cognitive leap forward with significant repercussions for what we understand by the term 'human nature'. Subsequent chapters explore the social and communicative functions of language, its structure and psychology, as well as the impact of electronic media on contemporary usage. Ideal for the general reader and students of language and communication, Word of Mouth is a stimulating introductory guide to a fascinating subject.
目次
Acknowledgements Preface The Talking Animal: The Origin of Language Getting the Better of Words: Language and Communication Virtual Words: Language and Media We Are What We Speak: Language and Society The Finite Instrument: The Design and Structure of Language The Parent of Language: Language and Mind The House of Being: Conclusion Bibliography Index
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