--- product_id: 6918602 title: "How Languages Work: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics" price: "437 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/6918602-how-languages-work-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # How Languages Work: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics **Price:** 437 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Languages Work: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics - **How much does it cost?** 437 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/6918602-how-languages-work-an-introduction-to-language-and-linguistics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: How Languages Work: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics: 9780521174688: Genetti, Carol: Books Review: Excellent resource material for Introduction to Linguistics - This hard copy physical book is ideal. The ebook version costs twice as much! The book helps me keep up with the lectures. I am very happy with my purchase! Review: Excellent textbook! - I have been looking for a textbook to be used in an introductory linguistics course and was quite excited when I first got hold of How language work by Carol Genetti. It is always difficult for a introductory textbook of linguistics to find a balance of what topics to include and what to leave out. I appreciate the choices that have been made in this volume, the depth with which the individual topics are covered, and the order in which they are presented. I also appreciate the supplemental material that is available on the website. There are not many other introductory textbooks of linguistics out there that promote a functional perspective of grammar. The collection of language profiles in the second part of the book not only illustrates a bit of the variety of languages that are out there but also introduces the student of samples of the kind of work that linguists produce. As the book probably contains more material than be covered in one 3 credit course, part of the book, especially the language profiles could easily be used in subsequent courses on morphology, syntax, language typology etc. One reviewer complained that the language of this text is too technical. However, I find it a lot easier to read than the textbook we used before (Linguistics - An Introduction by William McGregor) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,469,405 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #650 in Linguistics (Books) #2,198 in Linguistics Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 31 Reviews | ## Images ![How Languages Work: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D-W6unb-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource material for Introduction to Linguistics *by S***. on October 3, 2019* This hard copy physical book is ideal. The ebook version costs twice as much! The book helps me keep up with the lectures. I am very happy with my purchase! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent textbook! *by E***N on September 2, 2014* I have been looking for a textbook to be used in an introductory linguistics course and was quite excited when I first got hold of How language work by Carol Genetti. It is always difficult for a introductory textbook of linguistics to find a balance of what topics to include and what to leave out. I appreciate the choices that have been made in this volume, the depth with which the individual topics are covered, and the order in which they are presented. I also appreciate the supplemental material that is available on the website. There are not many other introductory textbooks of linguistics out there that promote a functional perspective of grammar. The collection of language profiles in the second part of the book not only illustrates a bit of the variety of languages that are out there but also introduces the student of samples of the kind of work that linguists produce. As the book probably contains more material than be covered in one 3 credit course, part of the book, especially the language profiles could easily be used in subsequent courses on morphology, syntax, language typology etc. One reviewer complained that the language of this text is too technical. However, I find it a lot easier to read than the textbook we used before (Linguistics - An Introduction by William McGregor) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by D***. on September 21, 2016* School use. 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