Language matters [Book] /
Laurie Bauer, Janet Holmes, and Paul Warren.
- New York, N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
- xii, 266 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
This book provides a lively introduction to the study of language for students without prior experience in linguistics. It addresses the core areas of language study answering questions such as: * Where does language come from? * Why don't we all talk the same? * Who needs grammar? This is an excellent textbook for basic introductory courses and for students who are non-majors. It will be accessible and enjoyable for a variety of students.