Contemporary Linguistics

One of the most widely adopted texts of its kind, Contemporary Linguistics provides the most comprehensive introductory coverage available. Its lucid and direct writing style makes even complex concepts easy to grasp, while the extensive apparatus helps students master the course material. The fourth edition, thoroughly updated throughout, includes a unique new chapter on the indigenous languages of North America by a leading scholar in the field as well as completely revised material on sociolinguistics.

Author: William O'Grady

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Released Date: 2001

ISBN: 9780312247386