{"product_id":"linguistics-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Linguistics for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStrang Burton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmanda Cardoso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRose-Marie Dechaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn what language is all about--in an approachable, accessible way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinguistics For Dummies, 2nd\u003c\/i\u003e Edition explains the science of language in simple terms, so you can wrap your mind around how human languages are structured and what they reveal about our world. With approachable explanations in this book and coverage of the social nature of language, cognitive language processing, and beyond, this guide a go-to resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're in a linguistics class, use this Dummies guide to speed up your study sessions and boost your grade. 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You'll be surprised how much power language can have.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how language started, how new languages form, and how our brains process words\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover what language can teach us about societies, groups, and individuals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a clear understanding of essential topics in linguistics, simple and complex\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead about key research in linguistics, including how technology is changing language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinguistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003ecovers the topics in a typical introductory linguistics class, making it ideal for both students and anyone who wants to teach themselves about the science of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecode the science of language\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery word that you produce, perceive, or read is part of a fascinating system that connects people and reveals how our minds work. \u003ci\u003eLinguistics\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your straightforward guide to wrapping your head around how language is built, from it's smallest units (sounds and sign parameters) to the sentences we form and the meanings we share. 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