The fiveminute linguist has been a popular introduction to the subject of language because it is. Typological variation in the identification of participants. The five minute linguist the editors and publisher would like to thank the national museum of language. A15 2012 400dc23 typeset by js typesetting ltd, porth caw. Bitesized essays on language and languages 2nd revised edition by e. It is used by beginning students of linguistics, language education and anthropology, and has broad appeal for general readers, people who read for enjoyment as well as knowledge. This is a new edition of a previously announced text. Now in its second edition, updated and expanded, the book has been warmly received by readers across the globe because it offers quick and reliable answers to questions about language that most of us have, such as. Wherever you are and whatever you do, language makes a. The book offers brief essays on more than 60 intriguing questions such as whats the difference between a language and a dialect.
Bitesized essays on language and languages 2nd edition. This is a second, updated edition with sixty five mostly singleauthored sections. The fiveminute linguist has been a popular introduction to the subject of language because it is succinct, clear, accurate and fun to read. Bitesized essays on language and languages caroline myrick, walt wolfram isbn. The five minute linguist has been a popular introduction to the subject of language because it is succinct, clear, accurate, and fun to read. The five minute linguist has been a popular introduction to the subject oflanguage because it is succinct, clear, accurate, and fun to read. Rickerson created a radio series on languages which was broadcast on public and college radio stations and on which the fiveminute linguist was based barry hilton is a freelance writereditor and independent scholar living in maine. If you do not receive an email within 10 minutes, your email address may not be registered, and you may need to create a new.
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