For ninety per cent of our history humans have lived as 'hunters & gatherers' & for most of this time as talking individuals No direct evidence for the origin & evolution of language exists; we do not even know if early humans had language either spoken or signed Taking an anthropological perspective Alan Barnard acknowledges this difficulty & argues that we can nevertheless infer a great deal about our linguistic past from what is around us in the present Hunter-gatherers still inhabit much of the world & in sufficient number to enable us to study the ways in which they speak the many languages they use & what they use them for Barnard investigates the lives of hunter-gatherers by understanding them in their own terms to create a book which will be welcomed by all those interested in the evolution of language ...

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language The tone is lively & entertaining throughout & there are cartoons from Doonesbury and The Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general ...

Offers an in-depth detailed approach to English grammar & vocabulary providing clear grammar explanations plenty of practice & regular review units In this title the accompanying MPO provides extra practice It is suitable for students preparing for the First exam & can be used in class or for self-study It is a ' With Key' version ...

Population mobility is at an all-time high in human history One result of this unprecedented movement of peoples around the world is that in many school systems monolingual & monocultural students are the exception rather than the rule particularly in urban areas This shift in demographic realities entails enormous challenges for educators & policy-makers What do teachers need to know in order to teach effectively in linguistically & culturally diverse contexts? How long does it take second language learners to acquire proficiency in the language of school instruction? What are the differences between attaining conversational fluency in everyday contexts & developing proficiency in the language registers required for academic success? What adjustments do we need to make in curriculum instruction & assessment to ensure that second-language learners understand what is being taught & are assessed in a fair & equitable manner? How long do we need to wait before including second-language learners in high-stakes national examinations & assessments? What role (if any) should be accorded students' first language in the curriculum? Do bilingual education programs work well for poor children from minority-language backgrounds or should they be reserved only for middle-class children from the majority or dominant group? In addressing these issues this volume focuses not only on issues of language learning & teaching but also highlights the ways in which power relations in the wider society affect patterns of teacher-student interaction in the classroom Effective instruction will inevitably challenge patterns of coercive power relations in both school & society ...

This textbooksoftware package covers first-order language in a method appropriate for a wide range of courses from first logic courses for undergraduates (philosophy mathematics & computer science) to a first graduate logic course The accompanying online grading service instantly grades solutions to hundreds of computer exercises The second edition of Language Proof & Logic represents a major expansion & revision of the original package &

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Like Dewey he has revolted against the empiricist dogma & the Kantian dualisms which have compartmentalized philosophical thought Unlike Dewey he has provided detailed incisive argumentation & has shown just where the dogmas & dualisms break down --Richard Rorty The Yale Review ...

How many languages are there? What differentiates one language from another? Are new languages still being discovered? Why are so many languages disappearing? The diversity of languages today is varied but it is steadily declining In this Very Short Introduction Stephen Anderson answers the above questions by looking at the science behind languages Considering a wide range of different languages & linguistic examples he demonstrates how languages are not uniformly distributed around the world; just as some places are more diverse than others in terms of plants & animal species the same goes for the distribution of languages Exploring the basis for linguistic classification & raising questions about how we identify a language as well as considering signed languages as well as spoken Anderson examines the wider social issues of losing languages & their impact in terms of the endangerment of cultures & peoples ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Ruling over the Seven Kingdoms from the iron throne House Lannister is one of the great houses of Westeros Now Game of Thrones fans have the chance to properly prepare for the coming of winter with this deluxe House Lannister candle The pillar candle features a sculpted h&-painted Lannister sigil-a must-have decoration for any Game of Thrones fan! The candle comes gift-wrapped in a carboard box Size 15 cm tall 10 cm diameter ...

If the Lannisters are known for one thing it’s their deep pockets Their wealth lets them afford only the best when it comes to arming & armoring up their troops Halberds tend to be a relatively cheap weapon to produce but those made for Lannister troops are still of the highest quality almost guaranteed to never break even when receiving acharge from enemy cavalry & receiving a charge is just what these men are trained to do & do it well The Lannister Halberdier Unit Box for the A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game gives Lannister commanders new options for their forces The unit is formidable in both offensive & defensive capacities not losing dice after their first rank is destroyed & being able to brace for an enemy charge granting them a preemptive attack against their foes The addition of an Assault Veteran Unit Attachment gives them staying power once battle has been met adding extra dice to their melee attacks Contents 13 Miniatures Unit Card Attachment Card Movement Tray ...

A collection of stylish & relaxed Australian cafe style breakfast & brunch dishes to cook & enjoy at home 144 pages c 100 colour photographs Ryan Shelagh ...