This state-of-the-art guide to some of the most exciting work in
current linguistics explores how the core components of the language
faculty interact. It examines how these interactions are reflected in
linguistic and cognitive theory, considers what they reveal about the
operations of language within the mind, and looks at their reflections
in expression and communication. Leading international scholars present
cutting-edge accounts of developments in the interfaces between
phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
They bring to bear a rich variety of methods and theoretical
perspectives, focus on a broad array of issues and problems, and
illustrate their arguments from a wide range of the world's languages.
After the editors' introduction to its structure, scope, and content,
the book is divided into four parts. The first, Sound, is concerned
with the interfaces between phonetics and phonology, phonology and
morphology, and phonology and syntax. Part II, Structure, considers the
interactions of syntax with morphology, semantics, and the lexicon, and
explores the status of the word and its representional status in the
mind. Part III, Meaning, revisits the syntax-semantics interface from
the perspective of compositionality, and looks at issues concerned with
intonation, discourse, and context. The authors in the final part of
the book, General Architectural
Concerns, examine work on Universal Grammar, the overall model of
language, and linguistic and associated theories of language and
cognition. All scholars and advanced students of language will value
this book, whether they are in linguistics, cognitive science, philosophy, artificial intelligence, computational science, or informatics.
Chock full of up-to-date coverage of countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this fascinating reference—intended for use by government officials—should be on the shelf of every school, world traveler, and journalist. For each country, you’ll find: a thorough introduction with historical background; detailed geographical facts, including current environmental issues; and a full description of the people, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and major infectious diseases and much more!
This volume on interpersonal processes covers social cognition in interpersonal settings, social motivation, affect and emotion, social influence and comparison, the self, methods and data-analysis, and applications of the field to real-world issues and domains.
“Your Writing Coach” is a 248-page book filled with a wealth of practical knowledge, industry insights, writing exercises, and coaching tips that will teach and encourage writers at all levels to write, persist, and sell better. It’s smartly divided into four parts with 18 chapters that covers a remarkable range of issues and topics all writers face somewhere along the spectrum.
Ideas and Issues Threshold Ideal for young adults (age 16+) in need of motivation for language learning.
Ideas and Issues Threshoeld is a combined Student's Book and Workbook that is ideal for young adults in need of motivation for language learning.
The 20 units provide:
four skills work to enliven the lower-intermediate class
dynamic revision for a fresh look at basic language
topic based on authentic situations which students can identify with
extra learning-to-learn unit to help students develop their own language acquisition atrategies
ten units in American Engilsh, ten units in British English
Key language, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation exercises in context, with a wide range of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
