{"product_id":"understanding-language-elizabeth-grace-winkler-9781350355248","title":"Understanding Language: A Basic Course in Linguistics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students' daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures of the third edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind\u003cbr\u003e - A new chapter on World Englishes\u003cbr\u003e - Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics\u003cbr\u003e - New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public signs, newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, snippets from real-life conversations as well as dialogue from print, film and television. The book's companion website provides a host of additional materials to further assist in the teaching and understanding of linguistics. It includes suggestions for further reading and a list of questions to consolidate understanding at each step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Grace Winkler, Trini Stickle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350355240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350355248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d","brand":"Elizabeth Grace Winkler","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46962591203583,"sku":"9781350355248","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6a8f3597-09e6-4e0c-9595-3cdf2d734396.jpg?v=1750651922","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-language-elizabeth-grace-winkler-9781350355248","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}