Language And The Study Of Language: Twelve Lectures On The Principles Of Linguistic Science

By William Dwight Whitney and Whitney William Dwight

Book Overview

""Language And The Study Of Language"" is a book written by William Dwight Whitney, a prominent American linguist, in which he delivers twelve lectures on the principles of linguistic science. The book covers a wide range of topics related to language, including its origin, structure, and development, as well as the various methods used to study it. Whitney explores the relationships between different languages and the ways in which they evolve over time, providing a comprehensive overview of the field of linguistics. With clear and concise language, the book is accessible to both students and scholars of linguistics, and serves as an excellent introduction to the subject. Overall, ""Language And The Study Of Language"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of language and its role in human communication and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432552171
• ISBN13: 9781432552176
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"