Linguistics

Our linguistics titles cover a wide range of topics, from the English language, grammar and syntax, phonetics and phonology to pragmatics, language testing, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics and applied linguistics. Please use the drop down menus on the left to browse by area of interest or series, or click on the 'Download a Catalogue' button for our complete list of titles.

Inspection copies are available for all titles to lecturers whose class size is greater than twelve students.

Understanding Phonetics

Patricia Ashby

ISBN: 9780340928271

ISBN-10: 0340928271

Published: 30/09/2011

£21.99

This accessible and comprehensive survey of phonetic theory is an ideal introduction to phonetics for undergraduates approaching the subject for the very first time.

Understanding Syntax, Third Edition

Maggie Tallerman

ISBN: 9781444112054
Published: 30/09/2011

£21.99

Provides a complete introduction to the syntax of human language - ideal for students with no prior knowledge of the subject.

Understanding Phonology, Third Edition

Carlos Gussenhoven, Haike Jacobs

ISBN: 9781444112047
Published: 27/05/2011

£21.99

This widely acclaimed textbook provides a complete introduction to the phonology of human languages and is ideal for readers with no prior knowledge of the subject.