In clear, congenial style Barry Blake explains every aspect of how language works - in conversation, writing, and the brain - and how it never stops changing. His engaging account is for everyone curious about language or who needs to know more about it.
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In clear, congenial style Barry Blake explains every aspect of how language works - in conversation, writing, and the brain - and how it never stops changing. His engaging account is for everyone curious about language or who needs to know more about it.
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Linguistics is the theory -- the generalization of concepts, structure, and system -- thought to underlie how all world languages work. This book is the best introduction to linguistics one could find. It is superbly readable. It also serves as a valuable desk reference for student, researcher, and writer alike.