The Handbook of Linguistics (Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics)

Presupposing no prior knowledge of linguistics,__The Handbook of Linguistics__ is the ideal resource for people who want to learn about the subject and its subdisciplines. Content: Chapter 1 Origins of Language (pages 1–18): Andrew Carstairs?McCarthyChapter 2 Languages of the World (pages 19–42): Bernard ComrieChapter 3 Writing Systems (pages 43–80): Peter T. DanielsChapter 4 The History of Linguistics (pages 81–104): Lyle CampbellChapter 5 Historical Linguistics (pages 105–129): Brian D. JosephChapter 6 Field Linguistics (pages 130–149): Pamela MunroChapter 7 Linguistic Phonetics (pages 150–179): John LaverChapter 8 Phonology (pages 180–212): Abigail CohnChapter 9 Morphology (pages 213–237): Andrew SpencerChapter 10 The Lexicon (pages 238–264): D. A. CruseChapter 11 Syntax (pages 265–294): Mark C. BakerChapter 12 Generative Grammar (pages 295–318): Thomas WasowChapter 13 Functional Linguistics (pages 319–336): Robert D. Van ValinChapter 14 Typology (pages 337–368): William CroftChapter 15 An Introduction to Formal Semantics (pages 369–393): Shalom LappinChapter 16 Pragmatics: Language and Communication (pages 394–424): Ruth KempsonChapter 17 Discourse Analysis (pages 428–445): Agnes Weiyun HeChapter 18 Linguistics and Literature (pages 446–465): Nigel FabbChapter 19 First Language Acquisition (pages 466–487): Brian MacWhinneyChapter 20 Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition: One Person with Two Languages (pages 488–511): Vivian CookChapter 21 Multilingualism (pages 512–532): Suzanne RomaineChapter 22 Natural Sign Languages (pages 533–562): Wendy Sandler and Diane Lillo?MartinChapter 23 Sociolinguistics (pages 563–581): Florian CoulmasChapter 24 Neurolinguistics (pages 582–607): David CaplanChapter 25 Computational Linguistics (pages 608–636): Richard Sproat, Christer Samuelsson, Jennifer Chu?Carroll and Bob CarpenterChapter 26 Applied Linguistics (pages 637–646): Janie Rees?MillerChapter 27 Educational Linguistics (pages 647–663): James Paul GeeChapter 28 Linguistics and Reading (pages 664–672): Rebecca TreimanChapter 29 Clinical Linguistics (pages 673–682): David CrystalChapter 30 Forensic Linguistics (pages 683–691): Roger W. ShuyChapter 31 Translation (pages 692–703): Christoph GutknechtChapter 32 Language Planning (pages 704–713): Frank Anshen Presupposing No Prior Knowledge Of Linguistics, The Handbook Of Linguistics Is The Resource For People Who Want To Learn About The Subject And Its Subdisciplines. Written By Globally Recognized Leading Figures, This Handbook Provides A Comprehensive And Accessible Account Of The Field Of Linguistics. It Begins With A General Overview That Considers The Origins Of Language, Frames The Discipline Within Its Historical Context, And Looks At How Linguists Acquire New Data. It Then Turns To The Traditional Subdisciplines Of Linguistics. This Authoritative Volume Provides A Broad Yet Detailed Picture Of What Is Known About Language Today.--jacket. Origins Of Language / Andrew Carstairs-mccarthy -- Languages Of The World / Bernard Comrie -- Writings Systems / Peter T. Daniels -- The History Of Linguistics / Lyle Campbell -- Historical Linguistics / Brian D. Joseph -- Field Linguistics / Pamela Munro -- Linguistic Phonetics / John Laver -- Phonology / Abigail Cohn -- Morphology / Andrew Spencer -- The Lexicon / D.a. Cruse -- Syntax / Mark C. Baker -- Generative Grammar / Thomas Wasow -- Functional Linguistics / Robert D. Van Valin, Jr. -- Typology / William Croft -- An Introduction To Formal Semantics / Shalom Lappin -- Pragmatics : Language And Communication / Ruth Kempson -- Discourse Analysis / Agnes Weiyun He -- Linguistics And Literature / Nigel Fabb -- First Language Acquisition / Brian Macwhinney -- Linguistics And Second Language Acquisition : One Person With Two Languages / Vivian Cook -- Multilingualism / Suzanne Romaine -- Natural Sign Language / Wendy Sandler And Diane Lillo-martin -- Sociolinguistics / Florian Coulmas -- Neurolinguistics / David Caplan -- Computational Linguistics / Richard Sproat [and Others] -- Applied Linguistics / Janie Rees-miller -- Educational Linguistics / James Paul Gee -- Linguistics And Reading / Rebecca Treiman -- Clinical Linguistics / David Crystal -- Forensic Linguistics / Roger W. Shuy -- Translation / Christoph Gutknecht -- Language Planning / Frank Anshen. Edited By Mark Aronoff And Janie Rees-miller. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [714]-773) And Index. Suitable for people who want to learn about the subject and its subdisciplines, this title offers an account of the field of linguistics. It presents an overview that considers the origins of language, frames the discipline within its historical context, and looks at how linguists acquire new data. Presupposing no prior knowledge of linguistics, 'The Handbook of Linguistics' is a suitable resource for people who want to learn about the subject and its sub-disciplines Presupposing no prior knowledge of linguistics, The Handbook of Linguistics is the ideal resource for people who want to learn about the subject and its subdisciplines. Among the inhabitants of some African forests about eight million years ago were ape-like creatures including the common ancestors of chimpanzees and humans.