There is no fluff in this book every single sentence counts, every word is important. It is also extremely well-written … It is difficult to express how much information this author covers in so few words, while being so informative. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, Yule presents information in bite-sized sections, clearly explaining the major concepts in. 'The latest edition of this text contains the most extensive changes to date, and all have served to make a good textbook even better … the book is concise, thorough, and succinct. The Study of Language 6th Edition 6th Edition, Kindle Edition by George Yule (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 403 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 689. This bestselling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. 'Genuinely introductory, well suited for undergraduates … Yule’s crisp and thought-provoking presentation works well for a wide range of students.' Stephen Matthews - University of Hong Kong GEORGE YULE has taught linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Hawaii, the University of Minnesota and Louisiana State University. Newly updated with a wealth of material for practice and discussion.' 'One of the most accessible and entertaining introductions available. The chapter divisions allow for considerable flexibility, which has proved particularly important after recently restructuring our courses and reorganising the order in which to cover the topics.‘
'Its strength is in providing a general survey of mainstream linguistics in palatable, easily manageable and logically organised chunks.
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