Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics av Margaret Thomas

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<P>What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? <EM>Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics</EM> explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to classic questions about language. Each entry includes a discussion of the person''s life, work and ideas as well as the historical context and an analysis of his or her lasting contributions. Thinkers include:</P><UL><LI>Aristotle</LI><LI>Samuel Johnson </LI><LI>Friedrich Max M¿ller </LI><LI>Ferdinand de Saussure </LI><LI>Joseph H. Greenberg </LI><LI>Noam Chomsky</LI></UL><P>Fully cross-referenced and with useful guides to further reading, this is an ideal introduction to the thinkers who have had a significant impact on the subject of Language and Linguistics.</P>