Language & Linguistics

A series to meet the need for books on modern English that are both up-to-date and authoritative.For the scholar, the teacher, the student and the general reader, but especially for English-speaking students of language and linguistics in institutions where English is the language of instruction, or..

A series to meet the need for books on modern English that are both up-to-date and authoritative.For the scholar, the teacher, the student and the general reader, but especially for English-speaking students of language and linguistics in institutions where English is the language of instruction, or..

 Presents a practical introduction to the processing of natural language by computer. The subject is approached through the discussion and development of various computer programs which illustrate basic concepts and techniques in the field. The programming language used, Prolog, is especially well-s..

 Presents a practical introduction to the processing of natural language by computer. The subject is approached through the discussion and development of various computer programs which illustrate basic concepts and techniques in the field. The programming language used, Prolog, is especially well-s..

Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and ex..

Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and ex..

This text provides a general introduction to the Celtic languages. Beginning with an overview of the historical background of the language group as a whole, there follows a discussion of the two main sub-groups of Celtic: Goidelic, and Brittonic. The book then considers a range of linguistic feature..

This text provides a general introduction to the Celtic languages. Beginning with an overview of the historical background of the language group as a whole, there follows a discussion of the two main sub-groups of Celtic: Goidelic, and Brittonic. The book then considers a range of linguistic feature..

A practical guide to understanding and investigating the multiple modes of communication, verbal and non-verbal. Sets out clear methodology to help readers conduct their own analysis and includes many real examples...

A practical guide to understanding and investigating the multiple modes of communication, verbal and non-verbal. Sets out clear methodology to help readers conduct their own analysis and includes many real examples...

Analyzing Public Discourse demonstrates the use of discourse analysis to provide testimony in public policy consultations: from environmental impact statements to changes in laws and policies...

Analyzing Public Discourse demonstrates the use of discourse analysis to provide testimony in public policy consultations: from environmental impact statements to changes in laws and policies...