02093nam 22004813 450 991102599520332120250127084507.097814875697471487569742(MiAaPQ)EBC31887172(Au-PeEL)EBL31887172(CKB)37345969000041(Exl-AI)31887172(OCoLC)1492347386(EXLCZ)993734596900004120250127d2019 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Five-Minute Linguist Bite-Sized Essays on Language and Languages, Third Edition1st ed.Toronto :University of Toronto Press,2019.©2019.1 online resource (0 pages)9781781798553 1781798559 This book offers an accessible and comprehensive exploration of linguistics, addressing fundamental questions about language and its role in human life. It examines topics such as language acquisition, structure, history, variation, and societal impact, while also delving into how language influences thought and technology. Written in a concise, essay-style format, it is designed for a general audience, including educators, language enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intricacies of language. The book highlights the universality of language, its genetic basis, and its unique position as a defining trait of humanity. It also covers practical applications of linguistics in education, technology, and cultural preservation.Generated by AI.LinguisticsGenerated by AILanguage acquisitionGenerated by AILinguisticsLanguage acquisition410Myrick Caroline1847812Wolfram Walt165932MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911025995203321The Five-Minute Linguist4433870UNINA