English Words - Couverture souple

Katamba, Francis

 
9780415104685: English Words
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ISBN 10 : 0415104688 ISBN 13 : 9780415104685
Editeur : Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

This book aims to arouse curiosity about English words and about the nature of language in general, especially among introductory students who do not intend to specialize in linguistics. It examines words from various backgrounds - including poetry, journalism, advertising. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed. The approach to the study of words is descriptive rather than theoretical. It looks at the structure of words, their meaning, spelling and pronunciation, how new words are manufactured or imported, and how the meaning of words change with time. Katamba also investigates how the mind deals with the amazing intellectual feat of retrieving the right word from its mental dictionary during conversation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book aims to arouse curiosity about English words and about the nature of language in general, especially among introductory students who do not intend to specialize in linguistics. It examines words from various backgrounds - including poetry, journalism, advertising. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed. The approach to the study of words is descriptive rather than theoretical. It looks at the structure of words, their meaning, spelling and pronunciation, how new words are manufactured or imported, and how the meaning of words change with time. Katamba also investigates how the mind deals with the amazing intellectual feat of retrieving the right word from its mental dictionary during conversation.

Biographie de l'auteur

Francis Katamba is Professor of Linguistics at Lancaster University.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0415104688
ISBN 13 
9780415104685
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
304
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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