Communicative efficiency: language structure and use
Auteur :
Levshina, Natalia
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108743945
Date de publication :
13 mars 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
451 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Illustrated with rich examples, this book explains what makes languages and specific linguistic expressions efficient, and which linguistic choices we unconsciously make in order to communicate effectively. Engaging and accessible, it is essential reading for linguists, cognitive scientists and anyone interested in language use and communication.