Description: Women Talk More Than Men: ... And Other Myths about Language ExplainedAbby Kaplan Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107084926 Published: 21/04/2016 Language: English Do women talk more than men? Does text messaging make you stupid? Can chimpanzees really talk to us? This fascinating textbook addresses a wide range of language myths, focusing on important big-picture issues such as the rule-governed nature of language or the influence of social factors on how we speak. Case studies and analysis of relevant experiments teach readers the skills to become informed consumers of social science research, while suggested open-ended exercises invite students to reflect further on what they've learned. With coverage of a broad range of topics (cognitive, social, historical), this textbook is ideal for non-technical survey courses in linguistics. Important points are illustrated with specific, memorable examples: invariant 'be' shows the rule-governed nature of African-American English; vulgar female speech in Papua New Guinea shows how beliefs about language and gender are culture-specific. Engaging and accessibly written, Kaplan's lively discussion challenges what we think we know about language. 1. Introduction Part I. …But Is It Language? 2. 'A dialect is a collection of mistakes' 3. 'Sign language is skilled charades' 4. 'Chimpanzees can talk to us' Part II. Language Learning 5. 'Children have to be taught language' 6. 'Adults can't learn a new language' 7. 'Being bilingual makes you smarter (or dumber)' Part III. Language in Use 8. 'Women talk more than men' 9. 'Texting makes you illiterate' 10. 'The most beautiful language is French' 11. 'My language limits my thoughts' Appendix A. Statistics brief reference. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3282624RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Number of Pages: 308 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Women Talk more than Men: ... and Other Myths about Language Explained
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 235 mm
Item Weight: 620 g
Type: Study Guide
Author: Abby Kaplan
Subject Area: Religious Sociology
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Hardcover
