Linguistics An Introduction Author:Donna Jo Napoli, Oxford University Press An introduction to linguistic methodology and linguistic theory, this unique book introduces readers to the study of language and to the manner in which linguists think and approach their material. It differs from similar books in that Napoli focuses on the five core topics of linguistics: (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics... more »), rather than attempting to treat the full range of associated topics (including areas such as language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and computational linquistics). She also discusses conversational interactions and historical and comparative linguistics. Each topic is examined in depth, from the perspective of current scholarship, and in an easily accessible, engaging manner.« less