{"product_id":"a-concise-introduction-to-linguistics-9781032214245","title":"A Concise Introduction to Linguistics","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its sixth edition, \u003ci\u003eA Concise Introduction to Linguistics \u003c\/i\u003eprovides students with a detailed introduction to the core concepts of language as it relates to culture. The textbook includes a focus on linguistic anthropology, unpacking the main contributions of linguistics to the study of human communication and culture. Aimed at the general education student, the textbook also provides anthropology, linguistics, and English majors with the resources needed to pursue advanced courses in this area. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an accessible manner that does not assume previous knowledge of linguistics, this new edition contains expanded discussions on linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics (including an expanded section on trans and nonbinary language), and pragmatics. The textbook incorporates a robust set of pedagogical features, including marginal definitions, a substantial glossary, chapter summaries, and learning exercises. Brand new to this edition are a full International Phonetic Alphabet chart, new exercises with languages other than English, and new illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruce M. Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor emeritus of anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA, where he has taught since 1970. He designed the college's first linguistics course for students majoring or minoring in linguistics, anthropology, education, English, interpreting for the deaf, and communications studies, and for those fulfilling a general education requirement. Professor Rowe also teaches physical and cultural anthropology as well as sociology. In addition to \u003ci\u003eA Concise Introduction to Linguistics\u003c\/i\u003e, he has coauthored twelve editions of \u003ci\u003ePhysical Anthropology, \u003c\/i\u003e two editions of \u003ci\u003ePhysical Anthropology: The Core\u003c\/i\u003e, and physical anthropology study guides and workbooks (all with Philip L. Stein--Brian Pierson co-authored the 12th ed. of the \u003ci\u003ePhysical Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e textbook). Professor Rowe has authored four editions of \u003ci\u003eThe College Survival Guide: Hints and References to Aid College Students\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe College Awareness Guide: What Students Need to Know to Succeed in College\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written 4 children's books on different groups of animals. He has received numerous awards for teaching. He has been a fellow of the American Anthropological Association, a member of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges, and the Linguistic Society of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiane P. Levine\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emerita of anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA, where she has taught cultural and physical anthropology, as well as linguistics. She was the chair of the Department of Anthropological and Geographical Sciences. As a former teacher of English and English as a second language (ESL), she has written articles on the use of literature in the ESL classroom, and presented seminars on critical thinking in the language arts classroom. Professor Levine was on the advisory board for \u003ci\u003eAnnual Editions: Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e and was also a national advisor for the Emmy Award-winning film series \u003ci\u003eCultural Anthropology: Our Diverse World\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a member of the American Anthropological Association and the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges. In her retirement she leads archaeology tours for elementary school students at a local museum and tutors middle school students in reading Hebrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453452849426,"sku":"9781032214245","price":138.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5ecbe43-edb2-43c7-a3e2-891aaeca71c5.jpg?v=1729847265","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-concise-introduction-to-linguistics-9781032214245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}