How do culture and language correspond? How does language work, and how do languages vary? An expert linguist and anthropologist addresses these and related issues in a highly readable examination of language within the contexts of thought, historical process, race, culture, and art. Topics include a discussion of "drift," or the processes of language change. Unabridged republication of the work published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, 1921.
Fallacies and Pitfalls of Language: The Language Trap by S. Morris Engel Witty, thought-provoking exploration of government newspeak, exaggerated advertising claims, propaganda and other misuses of language — and how to combat them.
Selected Readings on Transformational Theory by J. P. B. Allen, Paul Van Buren, Noam Chomsky These concise, scholarly essays explore the distinguished philosopher's influential concept of generative grammar. Topics include syntactic structure, features, and categories; phonology, syntax, and semantics; language acquisition; and language teaching.
The Making of English by Henry Bradley Deeply educational yet not overwhelming, this compact culmination of a philological life uses nontechnical terms to explain the links between English and other tongues — Greek, Latin, German, Spanish, and French.
The Elements of Style: The Original Edition by William Strunk, Jr. This is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, and other essentials. In concise terms, it identifies the principal requirements of proper style and common errors.
On the Art of Writing by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch A renowned critic and scholar addresses the artistic and vital nature of language as well as the skills needed to convey and receive the written word. Features principles and practical guidelines for aspiring writers.
Essential English Grammar by Philip Gucker Logical, developmental presentation includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension and features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.
