Synopsis
""An Introduction to the Study of Language"" is a seminal work in the field of linguistics, written by Leonard Bloomfield and originally published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the study of language, covering topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Bloomfield's approach to linguistics is heavily influenced by the structuralist school of thought, which emphasizes the systematic analysis of language as a system of interrelated elements. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the basic concepts of linguistics, including the nature of language, the relationship between language and thought, and the different levels of linguistic analysis. The second part delves into the specifics of phonetics and phonology, exploring the sounds of language and the ways in which they are organized into meaningful units. The third part covers morphology, syntax, and semantics, examining the structure and meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.Throughout the book, Bloomfield emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and analysis in the study of language. He argues that linguistics should be based on the systematic collection and analysis of data, rather than on intuition or speculation. This approach has had a lasting impact on the field of linguistics, and ""An Introduction to the Study of Language"" remains a classic text in the discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of Language
This little book is intended, as the title implies, for the general reader and for the student who is entering upon linguistic work. Its purpose is the same, accordingly, as that of Whitney's Language and the Study of Language and The Life and Growth of Language, hooks which fifty years ago represented the attainments of linguistic science and, owing to their author's clearness of view and conscientious discrimination between ascertained fact and mere surmise, contain little to which we cannot today subscribe. The great progress of our science in the last half-century is, I believe, nevertheless sufficient excuse for my attempt to give a summary of what is now known about language.
That the general reader needs such information as is here given was recognized by Whitney, who wrote, in the preface of his first-named book: 'It can hardly admit of question that at least so much knowledge of the nature, history, and classifications of language as is here presented ought to be included in every scheme of higher education.' While questions of a linguistic nature are everywhere a frequent subject of discussion, it is surprising how little even educated people are in touch with the scientific study of language.
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