Description: "An introduction to linguistics assuming no prior knowledge, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the key areas of linguistics in an easy to understand, jargon-free way. Fully updated, with two new chapters, expanded coverage throughout, a wealth of illustrative examples, and accompanied by a companion website, this is an essential introduction for any student studying linguistics for the first time"--
Brief description: Elizabeth Winkler is Faculty Emeritus at Western Kentucky University, USA.
Review Quotes:
"This book covers basic knowledge about linguistics with substantive discussion of all topics related to language and language use; it is also a fun book to read with many examples. Hence, an ideal text for linguistic students at all levels." --Lan Wang-Hiles, West Virginia State University, USA
"You conduct your life in and through your use of language - find out what you're doing and do it better!" --Boyd H. Davis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA