Linguistics Why It Matters
Linguistics Why It Matters by Geoffrey K. Pullum, published by Polity Press on September 4, 2018, is a concise exploration of the significance of linguistics in understanding human communication. This 140-page book delves into how language serves as the foundation for thought, argumentation, and literature, emphasizing its essential role in the complexity of modern societies.
In this edition, Pullum presents a stimulating introduction to the scientific study of language and its connections to various fields such as psychology, education, and computer science. He discusses the diverse ways societies perceive and articulate their experiences, highlighting the practical applications of linguistics in areas like law, medicine, and artificial intelligence. This book is part of Polity’s Why It Matters series, which aims to inspire readers by showcasing the relevance of different academic disciplines.
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Language is the medium in which we humans compose our thoughts, explain our thinking, construct our arguments, and create works of literature. Without language, societies as complex as ours could not exist.
Geoffrey Pullum offers a stimulating introduction to the many ways in which linguistics, as the scientific study of language, matters. With its close relationships to psychology, education, philosophy, and computer science, the subject has a compelling human story to tell about the ways in which different societies see and describe the world, and its far-reaching applications range from law to medicine and from developmental psychology to artificial intelligence.
Introducing Polity’s Why It Matters series: In these short and lively books, world-leading thinkers make the case for the importance of their subjects and aim to inspire a new generation of students.
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