Rose-Marie Dechaine

The fascinating, fun, and friendly way to understand the science behind human language Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics students study how languages are constructed, how they function, how they affect society, and how humans learn language. From understanding other languages to teaching computers to communicate, linguistics plays a vital role in society. Linguistics For Dummies tracks...

Learn what language is all about—in an approachable, accessible way Linguistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains the science of language in simple terms, allowing you to wrap your mind around how human languages are structured and what they reveal about our world. With approachable explanations and coverage of the social nature of language, cognitive language processing, and beyond, this guide...