Language, Frogs and Savants More Linguistic Problems, Puzzles and Polemics

Name: Language, Frogs and Savants More Linguistic Problems, Puzzles and Polemics
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ISBN: 9781405130370

ISBN-10: 1405130377

ISBN-13: 9781405130370

Edition: 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Neil Smith

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With topics ranging from language death to sign language, Language, Frogs and Savants offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of linguistics. Written by one of the most senior figures in linguistics. Features fascinating topics ranging from language death to sign language. Includes an introduction to the current vision of linguistics most closely associated with Noam Chomsky. Contains a glossary of all technical terms and interpretations.

Book details

List price: $119.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/28/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 212
Size: 6.20" wide x 9.30" long x 0.77" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Preface


Introduction: What Everyone Should Know about Language and Linguistics



The Meaning of 'Language'



Knowledge of Language



Describing Knowledge of Language



Explanation in Language



Linguistics as a 'Science'



Beyond Language: Pragmatics and the Language of Thought



Language in the Limit



Savants



Singing by the Dead



Maganar Hannu



Sneering at the Arts



Babes and Sucklings



Censored?



Did you Know that the Portuguese for Turkey is Peru?



Language in the Genes



Obstinacy



Backlash



Is There a Gene for Linguists?



Frogs, Parrots, Grooming, the Basal Ganglia and Language



Core Concerns



Parametric Poverty



Linguistics by Numbers



Modules, Modals, Maths and the Mind



Nothing



The



Are Gucks Mentally Represented?


Postscript: A Refutation?



Wonder


Glossary


References