{"product_id":"word-of-mouth-geoffrey-finch-9780230276840","title":"Word of Mouth: A New Introduction to Language and Communication","description":"The study of language has evolved dramatically over the last thirty years. We know more about language use and development than ever before. But many of these new ideas can challenge our notions of identity and our sense of uniqueness. \u003ci\u003eWord of Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e introduces these ideas and explores the power of words to shape and influence our lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book starts with a discussion of the evolution of language and then goes on to examine major areas in the field of language study: communication, media, social function, grammatical structure and psychology. Each chapter begins by considering our everyday encounter with language and then develops a view of the subject which fits with our experience as inhabitants of the 21st century. This fully revised and updated edition contains new material throughout, including more discussion of the possible origins of language, the impact of digital media and the study of politeness. With a fresh, engaging and jargon-free approach to the subject, the book is an enjoyable and intellectually exciting exploration of language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eWord of Mouth\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal introductory guide to language for both general readers and students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Geoffrey Finch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0230276849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780230276840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Geoffrey Finch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44201688367359,"sku":"9780230276840","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2aece895-86ce-4707-80de-ce6b0b235e09.jpg?v=1691490831","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/word-of-mouth-geoffrey-finch-9780230276840","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}