Summary of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language is a comprehensive guide to the science of language from its sounds and forms to its role in culture and society. It covers all areas of linguistic knowledge, from phonetics, semantics, and syntax to sociolinguistics, language change, and language planning. It includes discussions of the history of language, cultural uses of language, language acquisition, language disorders, and major language families. It also features hundreds of illustrations, diagrams, and tables to help explain the science of language. This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the fascinating world of language.