Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation: An Introduction to Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics for Nonspecialists

by Salvatore Attardo and Steven Brown

Book Overview

Written in an engaging tone that keeps technical language to a minimum, Understanding Language Structure, Interaction, and Variation is truly unique in that it provides a broad intro-duction to applied linguistics specifically for nonspecialists. Using clear, easy-to-understand explanations and examples, the text avoids the in-depth theoretical coverage found in texts written for those who plan to continue on in the field, while also avoiding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472086863
• ISBN13: 9780472086863
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"