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Yule, George. 1947-

The study of language / George Yule. - Fourth edition, Fifth printing. - xvii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes glossary.


Includes bibliographical references and index.


This text provides an introduction to the study of language, including the origins of language, the development of writing, animals and human language, sounds and sound patterns and language and the brain.

ISBN: 9780521749220 (pbk.) 0521749220 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Language and languages.
Linguistics.

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Index Terms--Genre/Form: --Reading book

Dewey Class. No.: 410 / YUL