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The Study of Language 4th Edition

by George Yule (Author)

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This best-selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge in the subject, Yule presents information in short, bite-sized sections, introducing the major concepts in language study – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fourth edition has been revised and updated with twenty new sections, covering new accounts of language origins, the key properties of language, text messaging, kinship terms and more than twenty new word etymologies. To increase student engagement with the text, Yule has also included more than fifty new tasks, including thirty involving data analysis, enabling students to apply what they have learned. The online study guide offers students further resources when working on the tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

ISBN-10

0521749220
ISBN-13

978-0521749220
Edition

4th
Publisher

Cambridge University Press
Publication date

April 12, 2010
Language

English
Dimensions

7.25 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
Print length

338 pages
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'Its strength is in providing a general survey of mainstream linguistics in palatable, easily manageable and logically organised chunks. The chapter divisions allow for considerable flexibility, which has proved particularly important after recently restructuring our courses and reorganising the order in which to cover the topics.' Nigel Musk, University of Linkoping

'One of the most accessible and entertaining introductions available. Newly updated with a wealth of material for practice and discussion.' Stephen Matthews, University of Hong Kong

'Genuinely introductory, well suited for undergraduates … Yule's crisp and thought-provoking presentation works well for a wide range of students.' Elise Morse-Gagne, Tougaloo College

'The latest edition of this text contains the most extensive changes to date, and all have served to make a good textbook even better … the book is concise, thorough, and succinct. It is also extremely well-written … It is difficult to express how much information this author covers in so few words, while being so informative. There is no fluff in this book; every single sentence counts, every word is important.' The LINGUIST List

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Easy to follow, simple to understand - the most fundamental introduction to language study. Includes new tasks and an online study guide.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 4th edition (April 12, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521749220
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521749220
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.61 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,292,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,553 in Linguistics (Books)
- #5,448 in Linguistics Reference

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I purchase the book for my class and it was helpful. There are example in the book, that can help you understand what you are reading.

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I only gave this 2 stars because I never received it. I complained to the buyer, AllNewBooks, that my shipment was greatly delayed and that I was disappointed. In response, they refunded the money I paid WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, and requested the book back once I received it. AllNewBooks sent the book from New Jersey and I'm in Virginia (a couple of states south of NJ) and the book is still not here...today is June 12 and I ordered the book on May 10. Over 1 month and still not here.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 23, 2013

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I think this book is excellent for those who recent emigrate to US and trying to learn English, because it has example of the correct position of the tongue to produce certain sounds, it is a phonetics book. i believe that all esol students should read it

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2015

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This book breaks down the study of language from the beginning. Primitive Languages, Animal communication, God Given language, The First language, how language is produced/pronounced, etc. I learned so much about linguistics that you'll notice when you speak you'll have the knowledge of how and where language is produced.

It's a text book what more can you say lol

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 15, 2013

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Got this for a class for my masters degree. it's been fairly straight forward and easy to follow. it has plenty of question to test your knowledge. Overall pretty good textbook.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 9, 2013

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As a textbook this is a good one. It goes over how we develop and use language from historic, physical, and down to earth perspectives. Why can animals not speak? How do we form and make each sound of our language? Where do our words come from? This book goes over all of these.

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I bought this text book because I just took a course using an ebook and it is so much easier to use the real textbook. I actually had to check the book out of the library to ensure that my cites were correct.

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Simple, clear.

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on October 26, 2010

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This is a simple, clear introduction (and I emphasise "introduction") to the issues in language learning and teaching. A very useful book to consolidate your knowledge or to fill in the gaps. Excellent layout and excellent explanations. Perfect for beginners.

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