Synopsis
""An Introduction to the Study of Language"" is a comprehensive book written by Leonard Bloomfield in 1914. The book provides an introduction to the study of language, covering various topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Bloomfield's work is considered to be one of the most influential books in the field of linguistics, and it has been widely used as a textbook in introductory linguistics courses.The book begins with an overview of the nature of language and its role in human communication. It then delves into the study of speech sounds, including the production, perception, and classification of phonemes. The next section covers the study of word structure, including the analysis of morphemes and their various forms. The book then moves on to syntax, which involves the study of sentence structure and the rules governing the formation of phrases and clauses.Bloomfield also discusses semantics, which is concerned with the meaning of words and sentences, and the ways in which meaning is conveyed through language. He explores the relationship between language and culture, and the ways in which language reflects and shapes the social and cultural contexts in which it is used.Throughout the book, Bloomfield uses examples from various languages to illustrate the concepts he discusses. He also includes exercises and questions at the end of each chapter to help readers test their understanding of the material.Overall, ""An Introduction to the Study of Language"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, language acquisition, or language teaching. Bloomfield's clear and concise writing style, coupled with his comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, make this book an essential read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of language and its role in human communication.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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