{"product_id":"language-r-l-trask-9780415340199","title":"Language: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat makes human language unique?\u003cbr\u003eDo women speak differently from men?\u003cbr\u003eJust what is the meaning of \"meaning\"? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanguage: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt features:  \u003cp\u003e* chapters on 'Language in Use', 'Attitudes to Language', 'Children and Language' and 'Language, Mind and Brain'\u003cbr\u003e* a section on sign language\u003cbr\u003e* a glossary of key terms\u003cbr\u003e* handy annotated guides to further reading. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding an accessible overview of a fascinating subject, this is an essential book for all students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e R. L. Trask\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415340195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415340199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.55d","brand":"R. L. Trask","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46094088634623,"sku":"9780415340199","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c51abfc7-2225-4455-8f51-c663654f7dc6.jpg?v=1724843650","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/language-r-l-trask-9780415340199","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}