''The Study of Language'' is a textbook by
George Yule George Yule may refer to:
* George Yule (businessman) (1829–1892), Scottish merchant and politician in India
* George Yule (linguist) (born 1947), British linguist
* George Udny Yule
George Udny Yule FRS (18 February 1871 – 26 June 1951 ...
in which the author provides an introduction to
linguistics
Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. It is called a scientific study because it entails a comprehensive, systematic, objective, and precise analysis of all aspects of language, particularly its nature and structure. Linguis ...
. It is described as a "highly influential and widely used introductory text on linguistics."
Reception
The book was reviewed by Innhwa Park,
Sheila M. Embleton and Dan Liu.
It also received short reviews from Nigel Musk (University of Linkoping),
Stephen Matthews (University of Hong Kong) and Elise Morse-Gagne (Tougaloo College).
See also
*''
Language: Introductory Readings''
References
External links
The Study of Language
1985 non-fiction books
Linguistics textbooks
Cambridge University Press books
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