{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-linguistics-hardback-9781405186766","title":"The Handbook of Linguistics (Hardback) 9781405186766","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Handbook of Linguistics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first edition of this Handbook is built on surveys by well-known figures from around the world and around the intellectual world, reflecting several different theoretical predilections, balancing coverage of enduring questions and important recent work. Those strengths are now enhanced by adding new chapters and thoroughly revising almost all other chapters, partly to reflect ways in which the field has changed in the intervening twenty years, in some places radically. The result is a magnificent volume that can be used for many purposes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid W. Lightfoot\u003c\/b\u003e, Georgetown University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Handbook of Linguistics, Second edition is a stupendous achievement. Aronoff and Rees-Miller have provided overviews of 29 subfields of linguistics, each written by one of the leading researchers in that subfield and each impressively crafted in both style and content. I know of no finer resource for anyone who would wish to be better informed on recent developments in linguistics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrederick J. Newmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Washington, U of British Columbia and Simon Fraser U, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Linguists, their students, colleagues, family, and friends: anyone interested in the latest findings from a wide array of linguistic subfields will welcome this second updated and expanded edition of The Handbook of Linguistics. Leading scholars provide highly accessible yet substantive introductions to their fields: it's an even more valuable resource than its predecessor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally McConnell-Ginet\u003c\/b\u003e, Cornell University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"No handbook or text offers a more comprehensive, contemporary overview of the field of linguistics in the twenty-first century. New and thoroughly updated chapters by prominent scholars on each topic and subfield make this a unique, landmark publication.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalt Wolfram\u003c\/b\u003e, North Carolina State University, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMark Aronoff (Edited by), M Aronoff (Author), Janie Rees-Miller (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405186766, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 April 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e720 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.5 x 3.8 cm, 1.157 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first edition of this \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e is built on surveys by well-known figures from around the world and around the intellectual world, reflecting several different theoretical predilections, balancing coverage of enduring questions and important recent work. Those strengths are now enhanced by adding new chapters and thoroughly revising almost all other chapters, partly to reflect ways in which the field has changed in the intervening twenty years, in some places radically. The result is a magnificent volume that can be used for many purposes.\" \u003cb\u003eDavid W. Lightfoot,\u003c\/b\u003e Georgetown University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Linguistics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a stupendous achievement. Aronoff and Rees-Miller have provided overviews of 29 subfields of linguistics, each written by one of the leading researchers in that subfield and each impressively crafted in both style and content. I know of no finer resource for anyone who would wish to be better informed on recent developments in linguistics.\" \u003cb\u003eFrederick J. Newmeyer,\u003c\/b\u003e University of Washington, University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Linguists, their students, colleagues, family, and friends: anyone interested in the latest findings from a wide array of linguistic subfields will welcome this second updated and expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Linguistics.\u003c\/i\u003e Leading scholars provide highly accessible yet substantive introductions to their fields: it's an even more valuable resource than its predecessor.\" \u003cb\u003eSally McConnell-Ginet,\u003c\/b\u003e Cornell University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"No handbook or text offers a more comprehensive, contemporary overview of the field of linguistics in the twenty-first century. New and thoroughly updated chapters by prominent scholars on each topic and subfield make this a unique, landmark publication.\"\u003cb\u003eWalt Wolfram,\u003c\/b\u003e North Carolina State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e provides an updated and timely overview of the field of linguistics. The editor's broad definition of the field ensures that the book may be read by those seeking a comprehensive introduction to the subject, but with little or no prior knowledge of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on the popular first edition,\u003ci\u003e The Handbook of Linguistics, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e features new and revised content reflecting advances within the discipline. New chapters expand the already broad coverage of the \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e to address and take account of key changes within the field in the intervening years. It explores: psycholinguistics, linguistic anthropology and ethnolinguistics, sociolinguistic theory, language variation and second language pedagogy. With contributions from a global team of leading linguists, this comprehensive and accessible volume is the ideal resource for those engaged in study and work within the dynamic field of linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Second Edition xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the First Edition xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Starting Points 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Origins of Language 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew Carstairs-McCarthy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Languages of the World 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBernard Comrie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Typology and Universals 39\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Croft\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Field Linguistics: Gathering Language Data from Native Speakers 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePamela Munro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Writing Systems 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter T. Daniels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Theoretical Bases 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The History of Linguistics: Approaches to Linguistics 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLyle Campbell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Generative Grammar: Rule Systems for Describing Sentence Structure 119\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas Wasow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Functional Linguistics: Communicative Functions and Language Structure 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert D. Van Valin, Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Core Fields 159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9. Linguistic Phonetics: The Sounds of Languages 161\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Laver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Phonology: Sound Structure 185\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbigail C. Cohn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Morphology 211\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew Spencer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. The Lexicon 235\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eD. A. Cruse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Syntax 255\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark C. Baker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Formal Semantics 279\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShalom Lappin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Historical Linguistics: Language Change Over Time 299\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian D. Joseph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Languages and the Mind 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Neurolinguistics 323\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Caplan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Psycholinguistics 345\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKiel Christianson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Sign Languages 371\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWendy Sandler and Diane Lillo-Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. First Language Acquisition 397\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian MacWhinney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Languages in Use 415\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Pragmatics: Language and Communication 417\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Kempson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Discourse Analysis 445\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgnes Weiyun He\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Linguistics and Literature 463\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNigel Fabb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Linguistic Anthropology and Ethnolinguistics 479\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven P. Black and Elizabeth A. Falconi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Sociolinguistic Theory: Systematic Study of the Social Uses of Language 505\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. K. Chambers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Language Variation: Sociolinguistic Variationist Analysis 519\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirk Hazen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Multilingualism 541\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzanne Romaine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Second Language Acquisition: One Person with Two Languages 557\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVivian Cook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Applications of Linguistics 583\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Second Language Pedagogy: Where Theory Meets Practice 585\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanie Rees-Miller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Educational Linguistics 603\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Paul Gee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Linguistics and Reading 617\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebecca Treiman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Language and Law 627\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoger W. Shuy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Translation 645\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristoph Gutknecht\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Language Planning and Policy 655\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn D. Stemper and Kendall A. 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