Pronouncing English

by Richard V. Teschner & M. Stanley Whitley; 2004; Georgetown University Press.

"[The authors] have produced a fascinating book which will be an invaluable resource to all interested in the study and teaching of English pronunciation."

– Grant Goodall, professor and director of the linguistics language program at the University of California, San Diego

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The Science of Words

by George A. Miller; 1991; Scientific American Library.

"For a general text on the science of words and their users... which is also lucid, intersting and original, look no further." - Nature

"A compelling text for lay readers." - New Scientist

 

 

Patterns In the Mind: Language and Human Nature

by Ray Jackendoff; 1994; BasicBooks, LLC.

This book explores the foundations of language in a conversational, easy-to-read manner. The author's use of analogy and examples makes complex concepts understandable and applicable to everday life.

 

Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory

Victoria A. Fromkin et al.; 2000; Blackwell Publishers, Inc.; ISBN: 0-631-19711-07.

"This textbook fills in all the gaps that are characteristic of other introductory texts in linguistics. Each section is written by a leading figure in a particular area of linguistic theory. It is impressive both in breadth and depth."

– Stephen Crain, University of Maryland at College Park

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