This manual pertains to "Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics," authored by Margaret Thomas and published by Routledge. This comprehensive volume, spanning 328 pages, offers an exploration of how fifty influential figures have addressed fundamental questions within language and linguistics. It delves into the lives, works, ideas, historical contexts, and lasting contributions of thinkers such as Aristotle, Samuel Johnson, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Noam Chomsky, providing an ideal introduction for students and scholars.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a detailed reference for understanding the significant thinkers who have shaped the fields of language and linguistics. It is fully cross-referenced and includes useful guides for further reading, enhancing its utility for academic study and research. The content is designed to provide a thorough overview and analysis, making complex ideas accessible and highlighting the intellectual heritage of linguistic thought.
What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person's life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her?lasting contributions. Thinkers include:
- Aristotle
- Samuel Johnson
- Friedrich Max Müller
- Ferdinand de Saussure
- Joseph H. Greenberg
- Noam Chomsky
Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics.
Author: Thomas, Margaret
Publisher: Routledge
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics
Pages: 00328 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-04-27
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415373036
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person's life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her?lasting contributions. Thinkers include:
- Aristotle
- Samuel Johnson
- Friedrich Max Müller
- Ferdinand de Saussure
- Joseph H. Greenberg
- Noam Chomsky
Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics.
Author: Thomas, Margaret
Publisher: Routledge
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics
Pages: 00328 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-04-27
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415373036
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : General
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
