People - A Linguistic Perspective

Pasquale De Marco

Sinopsis

**People: A Linguistic Perspective** explores the fascinating world of person, a grammatical category that allows us to distinguish between the speaker, the hearer, and other people or things. Found in all languages, person can vary significantly from language to language, marked by pronouns, verb endings, or other grammatical features.

This book takes a comprehensive look at person, examining its use in different languages, its evolution over time, and its role in different types of discourse. It also explores the relationship between person and identity, cognition, communication, and society.

With engaging prose and insightful analysis, **People: A Linguistic Perspective** offers a deeper understanding of person and its role in human language and communication. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the diversity of languages and cultures around the world and a new perspective on the way we use language to interact with each other.

**Key Features:**

* Explores the many different aspects of person, including its use in different languages, its evolution over time, and its role in different types of discourse.
* Examines the relationship between person and identity, cognition, communication, and society.
* Offers a deeper understanding of person and its role in human language and communication.
* Provides a greater appreciation for the diversity of languages and cultures around the world.

**People: A Linguistic Perspective** is an essential resource for students and scholars of linguistics, anthropology, and communication studies. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the nature of language and human interaction.

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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 152 páginas.

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