TY  - BOOK
AU  - Trask, R.L. ;
TI  - Language : the basics
SN  - 041520089X
U1  - 400 
PY  - 1999///
CY  - London
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Language
N1  - Included Index
N2  - Language: The Basics provides a concise introduction to the study of language. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, it encourages the reader to think about the way language works. New features include:

* a chapter on 'Language in Use' which introduces pragmatics, metaphor, speech and writing and discourse analysis
* a section on sign language
* a glossary of key terms
* an expanded further reading section
Language: the Basics provides an overview for students and anyone who's ever been accused of splitting an infinitive
ER  -