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Linguistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Learn what language is all about—in an approachable, accessible way

Linguistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains the science of language in simple terms, so you can wrap your mind around how human languages are structured and what they reveal about our world. With approachable explanations in this book and coverage of the social nature of language, cognitive language processing, and beyond, this guide is a go-to resource.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781394375509
ISBN-10:1394375506
Author:Rose-Marie Dechaine, Strang Burton, Amanda Cardoso, Garrett Nicolai, Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:For Dummies
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Edition:2nd
Release Date:9 November 2026
Weight:522g
Dimensions:25mm x 188mm x 231mm
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About The Author

Rose-Marie Dechaine

Strang Burton, PhD, is an associate professor of teaching in linguistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Amanda Cardoso, PhD, is a lecturer in linguistics at UBC.

Rose-Marie Déchaine, PhD, is a professor in linguistics at UBC.

Garrett Nicolai, PhD, is an assistant professor of teaching in linguistics and the MDS-CL program director at UBC.

Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson, PhD, was a professor and the Canada Research Chair in the department of linguistics at UBC.

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