An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language: Second

An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of LanguageSecond Edition\nAuthor(s): Howard Jackson, Peter Stockwell\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation, United States\nImprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation\nISBN-13: 9781441121516, 978-1441121516\nSynopsis\nA comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of \""An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language\"", the bestselling English Language textbook. With comprehensive coverage of the nature of language and linguistic analysis, this book is perfect for those studying language for the first time. Topics covered include discourse analysis, language acquisition, language change, and the history of English, together with examinations of different modes of discourse as well as the components of language itself. The book features chapter summaries, study questions, and case studies alongside suggestions for project work and extende.