Language Crimes tells the story of some of the remarkable criminal court cases in which Roger Shuy has served as a consultant or expert witness. These intriguing cases show how linguistic analysis can help the courts unravel the ambiguities of taped conversations used in evidence.
Language Crimes tells the story of some of the remarkable criminal court cases in which Roger Shuy has served as a consultant or expert witness. These...
English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective.
accessibly written to give students a command of basic theory, skills in analyzing English words, and the foundation needed for more advanced study in linguistic theory or lexicology
covers basic introductory material and investigates the structure of English vocabulary
introduces students to the technical study of words from relevant areas of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical...
English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective...
English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective.
accessibly written to give students a command of basic theory, skills in analyzing English words, and the foundation needed for more advanced study in linguistic theory or lexicology
covers basic introductory material and investigates the structure of English vocabulary
introduces students to the technical study of words from relevant areas of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical...
English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective...
Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World is the winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2005.
Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World: Pedigree of Nations explores the consequences of English as a global language and multilingualism as a social phenomenon. Written accessibly, it explores the extent of diversity in 'inner circle' English speaking countries (the UK, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand) and examines language in the home, school, and the wider community.
Considers the perspectives of English as a...
Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World is the winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2005.
The next century will see more than half of the world's 6,000 languages become extinct, and most of these will disappear without being adequately recorded. Written by one of the leading figures in language documentation, this fascinating book explores what humanity stands to lose as a result.
Explores the unique philosophy, knowledge, and cultural assumptions of languages, and their impact on our collective intellectual heritage
Questions why such linguistic diversity exists in the first place, and how can we can best respond to the challenge of recording and documenting...
The next century will see more than half of the world's 6,000 languages become extinct, and most of these will disappear without being adequately reco...
In this carefully researched, thought-provoking book, Geoffrey Hughes examines the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life. Focusing on the historical, semantic, and cultural aspects of political correctness, it will intrigue anyone interested in this ongoing debate.
A unique and intriguing journey through the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life, focusing on the historical, semantic, and cultural aspects of what PC means
Explores the origins, progress, content and style of political correctness, discussing and analyzing...
In this carefully researched, thought-provoking book, Geoffrey Hughes examines the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life. ...
