Key Ideas in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language

by Christopher Routledge and Siobhan Chapman

Book Overview

This book offers introductory entries on 80 ideas that have shaped the study of language up to the present day. Entries are written by experts in the fields of linguistics and the philosophy of language to reflect the full range of approaches and modes of thought. Each entry includes a brief description of the idea, an account of its development, and its impact on the field of language study. The book is written in an accessible style with clear descriptions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748626190
• ISBN13: 9780748626199
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher