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Linguistics, 5th Edition An Introduction to Language and Communication Adrian Akmajian, Richard A. Demers, Ann K. Farmer and Robert M. Harnish  Table of Contents and Sample ChaptersThis popular introductory linguistics text is unique in the way various themes are integrated throughout the book. One primary theme is the question, "How is a speaker's communicative intent recognized?" Rather than treat phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics as completely separate fields, the text shows how they interact in principled ways. Similarly, language variation and acquisition are informed by results in these fields. The text provides a sound introduction to linguistic methodology while also revealing why people are intrinsically interested in language—the ultimate puzzle of the human mind. The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised. Revisions include, but are not limited to, the addition of "selected readings" sections, updated examples, new discussion on the creative nature of neologisms, and the use of IPA as the primary transcription system throughout. This edition also includes an account of the patterns of occurrence of reduced vowels in English. An understanding of these patterns enables the reader to write a phonemic transcription of any English word. About the Authors The late Adrian Akmajian was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. Richard A. Demers is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona. Ann K. Farmer is a Senior Staff Technical Writer in the High Level Verification Group at Synopsys, Sunnyvale, California. Robert M. Harnish is Professor of Philosophy and Linguistics and Research Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of Arizona. See Other Titles In:
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