What Is This Thing Called Language? by David Nunan

What Is This Thing Called Language? by David Nunan

David Nunan provides an overview of the key topics and concepts that constitute our current understanding of language. This new edition has been extensively reworked and updated, including additional coverage of language and culture, language variation, second language acquisition and bilingualism. New discourse examples are also included.

'Rich in insight, wonderful examples, very readable, brilliantly analytical, simultaneously amusing and highly serious, accessible, humane and aimed directly at anyone interested in knowing more about human language and its study; and, to borrow one of David Nunan's own phrases - one of the most un-put-down-able books I have read' Professor Ronald Carter, School of English, University of Nottingham, UK. 'This highly readable book is an ideal gift to give anyone who doesn't know much about language but might want to learn. It could be an avenue into the study of linguistics for secondary school and university students, a great introduction to language issues for members of the press and the government, or even a way to explain to non-linguists (your parents, for instance) what it is that linguists do. It is packed with information but is still an enjoyable and entertaining read.' Professor Kathi Bailey, Monterey Institute of International Studies, US

DAVID NUNAN is Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Anaheim University, USA, and Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong.

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ISBN 13	9780230291379
ISBN 10	0230291376
Title	What Is This Thing Called Language?
Author	David Nunan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2012-11-01
Number of pages	272
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