Language It's Structure and Use Author:Edward Finegan Whatever you do and wherever you go, you use language to interact. This text explains what human language is and how it works, giving you a look into the many fascinating and surprising facets of this uniquely human trait. The author treats language as both a system (its structure) and a social tool (its use), a approach that will resonate wheth... more »er you are in linguistics, English, speech communication, or education. Featuring examples from college and real life as well as opportunities to apply what you learn, this books is an ideal guide as you explore the language in use all around you.« less