Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 13th Edition

Language Files has become one of the most widely adopted, consulted, and authoritative introductory textbooks to linguistics ever written. The scope of the text makes it suitable for use in a wide range of courses, while its unique organization into student-friendly, self-contained sections allows for tremendous flexibility in course design.

The thirteenth edition has been revised, clarified, and updated throughout to ensure that it remains the most comprehensive and accessible introducto...