Word of Mouth: A New Introduction to Language and Communication

by Geoffrey Finch

This is a popular introduction to language and communication written for those with a general or academic interest in the field. Geoffrey Finch introduces readers to current debates about the evolution, structure, psychology, and function of language in a lively, accessible, and jargon-free way. The book focuses on various issues and topics in the study of language, such as communication, media, structure, and society, rather than on linguistic concepts per se, and assumes no prior knowledge of language study.

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 18, 2003

About the author

Geoffrey Finch has taught English at universities in New Zealand and Nigeria and is Senior Lecturer in Humanities at Anglia Polytechnic University, UK, where he lectures and writes on both language and literature.

Reviews

[Rani Geha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book provides a good introduction to linguistics. The concepts are clearly explained. Some parts need to be read very slowly. But overall, very helpful.