{"product_id":"understanding-language-a-basic-course-in-linguistics-9781350355231","title":"Understanding Language: A Basic Course in Linguistics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elizabeth Winkler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Linguistics - Syntax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to linguistics, this book acquaints students to the key areas of linguistics using real-world illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e. This fully revised and updated text draws upon students' daily experiences with linguistic concepts, allowing them to integrate terminology and build analytical skills as they develop a deeper understanding of how language facilitates our lives and, collectively, our society.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures of the third edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A new chapter exploring language, the brain and the mind\u003cbr\u003e - A new chapter on World Englishes\u003cbr\u003e - Updated and expanded coverage of topics throughout, including animal communication systems, language and gender and educational linguistics\u003cbr\u003e - New and refreshed online resources offering additional support for teachers and students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Equipped with illustrations, diagrams and a wealth of examples of language in use, this book brings the study of language to life, using a wide range of materials including text from public signs, newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, snippets from real-life conversations as well as dialogue from print, film and television. The book's companion website provides a host of additional materials to further assist in the teaching and understanding of linguistics. It includes suggestions for further reading and a list of questions to consolidate understanding at each step.","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45030712672407,"sku":"9781350355231","price":3177.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781350355231.webp?v=1769206032","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/understanding-language-a-basic-course-in-linguistics-9781350355231","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}