General Linguistics (Longman Linguistics Library)

The fourth edition of General Linguistics provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to linguistics.The book considers:- semantics and pragmatics- dialect and style- phonetics and phonology- morphology and syntax, with reference both to traditional and current theories- comparative-historical linguistics and linguistic typology- linguistics' relation to other disciplines- the practical application of linguistics- the 2,500 years of linguistic thought that lies behind what we do and think today